25th December: National Good Governance Day

In India, National Good Governance Day is being observed every year on 25th December on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna recipient Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

In order to mark the occasion of this day on the 91st birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee several programmes were organized nationwide and new initiatives were announced.

It should be noted that this day is also being observed asPradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) Divas.

Background

Earlier in December 2014, Union Government had announced that National ‘Good Governance Day’ will be observed on the birthday of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee i.e. 25th December each year.

It was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the BJP Parliamentary Board meeting held New Delhi.