Odisha Government partners with CEGIS to ensure effective public services

The Odisha and Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS) entered into a partnership by signing an MOU to launch a Decision Support System (DSS) for enabling data-driven governance backed by analytical evidence.

It may be noted here that CEGIS Foundation is a non-profit organization having over 150 committed and motivated professionals contributing in nation-building.
CEGIS signed a non-financial MoU with a 5-year commitment with a focus on institutionalizing capacity building in Odisha.

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Currently, CEGIS Foundation is working with five central Institutions, including the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI), NITI Aayog, Capacity Building Commission, Karmayogi Bharat, India Intellectual Property Office.
Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, speaking on the occasion said, “The signing of MoU with CEGIS is a significant step towards governance reforms in the State of Odisha. This marks the beginning of our transformative journey—one that places data, evidence, and outcomes at the heart of public service delivery”.

The BJP Government in Odisha is intent on refurbishing health, education, disaster management, livelihoods, and digital infrastructure with an aim to ensure that every citizen receives effective, efficient, and equitable public services, he said.
“Over the next five years, this partnership will provide technical and analytical support across departments—helping us in policy decisions, optimize expenditure, and enhance the delivery of public service across key sectors”, he further stated.

“The State Government of Odisha is committed to delivering seamless public services, ensuring that every citizen experiences convenience and efficiency at the last mile. This commitment is underscored by the government’s investment in technology and training, aiming to eliminate bureaucratic hurdles and enhance overall accessibility”, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, in his keynote address, said.
“There is a need for very strong capacity building and the partnership of the government. CEGIS will help fulfill the objective of the government in the future perspective,” Development Commissioner Anu Garg said.
Vineet Bharadwaj, Executive Director of the Centre for Modernizing Government Initiative (CMGI), signed the MoU on behalf of the Government of Odisha, while Dr. Vijay Pinage, CEO of CEGIS, signed on behalf of the CEGIS Foundation.