National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG)

The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) is an autonomous institute under the aegis of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Government of India.
Its head office is at New Delhi and its registered office at Mussoorie.
The NCGG has been set up to assist in bringing about governance reforms through studies, training, knowledge sharing and promotion of good ideas.
It seeks to carry out policy-relevant research and prepare case studies; curate training courses for civil servants from India and other developing countries; provide a platform for sharing of existing knowledge and pro-actively seek out and develop ideas for their implementation in the government, both at the States and the Central level.
The National Centre for Good Governance traces its origin to the National Institute of Administrative Research (NIAR).
NIAR was set up in 1995 by the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA).
During its 19 years of existence, it provided research and training support to the Academy in areas of public administration.
NIAR was subsequently rechristened with an expanded mandate, as National Centre for Good Governance, which was inaugurated on February 24th, 2014.

OBJECTIVES

To be a think tank for governance & policy reforms, working across administrative, social, financial and political arenas.
To initiate and participate in research and training on various aspects of regulatory and developmental administration, public policy, governance and public management.
To provide a platform for policy development debates and discussions.
To promote the exchange of innovative ideas and best practices in Governance by organising, sponsoring and aiding seminars, workshops, study circles, working groups and conferences.
To interact with national and international organisations, in and outside government, engaged in research and training in subject areas of mutual interest.

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