The Curiosity:

Many are trying to understand the characteristics of the Gujarat Model. The attempts made to deconstruct the Model are as many and as fragmented as those made to prove the UFOs

Practice and Implementation (Theory follows practice !!)

Unlike other models of governance, where the practices are put into place based on the theories, the reverse is the case with the Gujarat Model, where the concept and its practices need to be analysed in detail so as to form a theory based on it.

In a way, it is more of an Implementation Strategy

An inclusive, participative and target based execution oriented approach

Attitude:

The Model is, in a way, an approach – and paradigm shift in attitude; to bring participative implimentation of Developmental schemes

Sound common sense, innovation & genuine desire to help common man are important pillars, where the preference is towards long term gains

An attempt that has proved that good economics is good politics as well

How it Began ?

Pre-2000:

Although Gujarat has always been an entrepreneurial state, a depressed & fatalist state of mind prevailed till 2000 in the state, just like rest of India.

Ambition, confidence & faith in action had to be established for growth and progress

Boosting the Morale:

Huge, attractive functions on regular basis, such as the Vibrant Gujarat festival which promoted the State as an “Investment Destination”, helped a lot in boosting the morale

Change in power structures:

A decision to keep ministries small and not giving positions to party workers in boards of PSU gave a professional and ‘No Nonsense’ touch to governance within the administration

Professionalisation of governance has been a focus. For example: Entire ministry attended a seminar at IIMA

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