By TIOL News Service

NEW DELHI, JAN 08, 2025: THE Government of India has chosen Janbhagidari se Jankalyan (public welfare through public participation) as the central theme for its 2025 calendar, underscoring the ethos of transformative governance. Unveiling the calendar at Rail Bhawan today, Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Railways, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighted the visible impact of transformative governance across various sectors over the past decade. He emphasized the role of transformative governance in improving the welfare of the poor, empowering women, and driving infrastructure development across the nation.

The launch event was also graced by the presence of Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan, Secretary, Information & Broadcasting, Sanjay Jaju, Principal Director General, PIB, Dhirendra Ojha, and Director General, Central Bureau of Communication, Yogesh Baweja.

Celebrating a decade of transformative governance

As the Nation enters the 11th year of good governance for 2014 to 2025, the Government of India Calendar 2025 marks yet another chapter in the long-standing tradition of using this medium to highlight the nation's progress and transformative governance. Designed and produced by the Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), the calendar is not just a guide to the days and months but also a reflection of the government's commitment to inclusivity, transparency, and participatory governance.

The calendar highlights the theme approach the union government in participatory depicting Through pictures in the calendar sets the tone for India's journey toward development. It also underscores the significance of participatory governance that has been at the core of the government under the leadership of Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi. It emphasizes that the strength of our nation lies in the collective energy and efforts of its people. From programs like Swachh Bharat Mission, which transformed cleanliness into a nationwide movement, to initiatives like Ayushman Bharat, which has provided healthcare to over 68 crore beneficiaries, citizen participation has been central to the success of government schemes.