Executive Summary:
The response addresses Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2908 concerning the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG). It details the NCGG's functions and objectives, international collaborations for capacity building, agreements with foreign countries for training, and the budget allocated and expenditure made during the last three financial years (2022-23 to 2024-25). The answer was provided on August 6, 2025.
Key Points / Main Content:
Functions and Objectives of NCGG:
* Serves as a think tank for governance and policy reforms across administrative, social, economic, and financial spheres.
* Acts as a national repository of information on best practices, initiatives, and methodologies promoting Good Governance, eGovernance, innovation, and change management.
* Initiates and participates in action research and capacity building at National, State, and local levels.
* Advises on key governance issues and develops synergy across government ministries/departments.
* Promotes sharing and replication of innovative ideas and best practices in Governance.
* Interacts with national and international organizations engaged in research and capacity building.
* Provides consultancy services both domestically and internationally.
* Raises resources and manages a fund supported by government allocations, fees, loans, grants, and donations.
International Collaboration and Capacity Building:
* NCGG conducts Capacity Building Programs for international Civil Servants in India under the Indian Technical and Economic Program (ITEC) of the Ministry of External Affairs.
* Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) have been signed with Sri Lanka, Maldives, Mauritius, and Madagascar for civil servant training in India.
Budget and Expenditure:
* Financial Year 2022-23: Funds allocated - ₹11,82,77,490; Expenditure - ₹10,33,20,244.
* Financial Year 2023-24: Funds allocated - ₹18,98,55,848; Expenditure - ₹17,93,92,450.
* Financial Year 2024-25: Funds allocated - ₹19,50,63,924; Expenditure - ₹19,21,47,898.
Impact Analysis:
Government of India (Ministries/Departments):
* Impact: Benefits from NCGG's advisory role, research, and promotion of best governance practices, potentially influencing policy and administrative reforms.
* Action Required: Collaborate with NCGG, share information on governance practices, and consider implementing recommendations.
State Governments:
* Impact: Can leverage NCGG's expertise and resources for capacity building, policy reforms, and improved governance at the state and local levels.
* Action Required: Engage with NCGG to identify areas for collaboration, participate in training programs, and implement best practices.
National and International Organizations:
* Impact: Opportunities to collaborate with NCGG in research, capacity building, and sharing of knowledge related to governance.
* Action Required: Explore partnerships with NCGG, participate in joint initiatives, and contribute to the knowledge repository.
Foreign Governments (Sri Lanka, Maldives, Mauritius, Madagascar):
* Impact: Their civil servants receive training in India, enhancing their skills and knowledge in governance and public administration.
* Action Required: Nominate civil servants for training programs in India, monitor the effectiveness of the training, and implement learnings in their respective countries.
Key Entities Referenced
National Centre for Good Governance: An organization serving as a think tank for governance and policy reforms and a national repository of information on best practices.
DR. SAMBIT PATRA: Member of Parliament who raised questions regarding the National Centre for Good Governance.
PRIME MINISTER: The head of the government of India, to whom the questions were addressed.
DR. JITENDRA SINGH: Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, who provided the answer to the questions.
Indian Technical and Economic Program: A program of the Ministry of External Affairs under which the National Centre for Good Governance conducts capacity building programs for international Civil Servants in India.
Ministry of External Affairs: The Indian government ministry responsible for foreign affairs.
Sri Lanka: A country that has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Centre for Good Governance for capacity building of its civil servants in India.
Maldives: A country that has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Centre for Good Governance for capacity building of its civil servants in India.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
(DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS & PUBLIC GRIEVANCES)
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2908
(ANSWERED ON 06.08.2025)
NATIONAL CENTRE FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE
2908. DR. SAMBIT PATRA:
Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:
(a) the details of major functions and objectives of the National Centre For Good Governance
(NCGG);
(b) whether the NCGG has any proposal to enhance India's soft power image through international
collaboration and if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the NCGG has entered into agreements with foreign countries for the training of their
personnel in India and if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the details of the quantum of budget allotted to and expenditure made by the NCGG during the
last three years?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES
AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH)
(a): The major functions and objectives of the National Centre for Good Governance are as under:
(i) To be a think tank for governance and policy reforms, cutting across administrative,
social, economic and financial spheres;
(ii) To function as a national repository of information on best practices, initiatives and
methodologies that promote Good Governance, e-Governance, innovation and change
management;
(iii) To initiate and participate in action research and capacity building on various aspects
of regulatory and development administration, public policy, governance and public
management at National/State and local levels;
(iv) To advise on key issues in governance, and develop synergy across various
Ministries/Departments of Government of India and State Governments;
(v) To promote sharing and replication of innovative ideas, and best practices in
Governance;
(vi) To interact with national and international organisations, in and outside Government,
engaged in research and capacity building, in the above spheres;
(vii) To engage in provision of Consultancy services in and outside the country;
(viii) To raise resources in support of the activities of ‘the society’, maintain, and manage
a Fund to which shall be credited: all moneys provided by the Central and State
Government; all fees and charges levied by the society, all moneys received by the society
by way on loans, grants, consultancy fees, gifts, donations, bequests or transfers;
Page 1 of 2(b) & (c): Yes. The NCGG conducts Capacity Building Programs for international Civil
Servants in India under the Indian Technical and Economic Program (ITEC) of the Ministry of
External Affairs. Towards its objective, NCGG has signed the Memorandums of
Understanding (MoUs) with the following countries for capacity building of their civil servants
in India:
(i) Sri Lanka
(ii) Maldives
(iii) Mauritius
(iv) Madagascar
(d): The details of the quantum of budget/funds allocated and expenditure made by the
NCGG during the last three years (2022-23 to 2024-25) is as under:
(Amount in Rupees)
Financial Year Funds allocated Expenditure
2022-23 11,82,77,490 10,33,20,244
2023-24 18,98,55,848 17,93,92,450
2024-25 19,50,63,924 19,21,47,898
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