Dr. Jitendra Singh Stresses Citizen-Centric Digital Reforms While Inaugurating Southern Regional Conference of IIPA

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh monday underscored the transformative role of digital governance in shaping India’s future, asserting that the shift from “minimum government, maximum governance” to a citizen-centric digital ecosystem is central to the country’s administrative and socio-economic reforms.

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Delivering the inaugural address at the Southern Regional Conference of the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) at Pondicherry University, Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted how initiatives launched over the past decade have not only streamlined service delivery but also empowered citizens, especially those in remote and rural areas.

The conference theme, “Empowering Citizens in Digital India: Administrative, Management and Organizational Reforms,” reflects a growing national consensus on leveraging technology for inclusive development, he said.

Organized jointly by the IIPA Puducherry Regional Branch and Pondicherry University, the event also marked the launch of a Governance Cell at the university—a forward-looking initiative aimed at encouraging young minds to engage meaningfully with governance, reform, and nation-building. Dr. Jitendra Singh described the initiative as “a platform to foster a spirit of inquiry, public service, and ethical leadership among students and young professionals.”