On July 28, 2025, the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS), under the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Ministry of Labour & Employment, hosted the 20th edition of its monthly thought leadership series, Reimagining Governance: Discourse for Excellence (RGDE). Conducted in hybrid mode, the session featured celebrated actor Shri Adil Hussain as the keynote speaker, who addressed the theme "Speaking to be Understood: From Informing to Connecting." Shri Hussain emphasized meaningful communication, empathy, and recognizing the human element in governance. The event was chaired by Shri Ramesh Krishnamurthi, Central Provident Fund Commissioner, and presided over by Shri Kumar Rohit, Director, PDUNASS. Shri Uttam Prakash, Regional PF Commissioner-I, and Smt. Udita Choudhary, Retired Additional Central PF Commissioner, served as moderators. Launched on Good Governance Day, December 25, 2023, the RGDE series serves as a cross-sectoral learning platform within the public sector.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Labour Employment: A ministry of the Government of India responsible for labour and employment policies.
Shri Adil Hussain: Renowned actor and theatre personality who delivered the keynote address at the event.
Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO): An organization under the Ministry of Labour and Employment responsible for managing provident fund schemes.
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS): A training academy under the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
New Delhi, Delhi: The location where the 20th RGDE event was held. Capital of India.
Reimagining Governance: Discourse for Excellence (RGDE): A monthly thought leadership series organized by PDUNASS.
Shri Ramesh Krishnamurthi: Central Provident Fund Commissioner who chaired the event.
Shri Kumar Rohit: Director, PDUNASS, who presided over the event.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Renowned Actor Shri Adil Hussain Addresses
EPFO’s 20th RGDE at PDUNASS, New Delhi
Posted On: 30 JUL 2025 3:34PM by PIB Delhi
The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS), under the
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Ministry of Labour & Employment, hosted the
20th edition of its monthly thought leadership series Re-imagining Governance: Discourse for
Excellence (RGDE) on 28th July 2025. The session was conducted in hybrid mode, with
participation from across the country.
Celebrated actor and theatre personality Shri Adil Hussain delivered the keynote address on the theme
“Speaking to be Understood: From Informing to Connecting.” Known for his work in Indian and international
cinema, Shri Hussain engaged the audience through personal anecdotes, theatrical insights, and references
from Indian scriptures—offering a deeply reflective take on the art of meaningful communication in public
life.He emphasised that communication is an extension of what one feels, and that authentic engagement arises
from clarity of intention and emotional awareness. Highlighting that “everyone has a backstory,” he urged
public servants to listen with empathy and context. He also noted that gratitude defines a person, and that
recognising the human behind every interaction is essential to effective governance.
The event was chaired by Shri Ramesh Krishnamurthi, Central Provident Fund Commissioner, and presided
over by Shri Kumar Rohit, Director, PDUNASS. The session was moderated by Shri Uttam Prakash,
Regional PF Commissioner-I and Smt. Udita Choudhary, Retired Additional Central PF Commissioner.
Launched on Good Governance Day, 25th December 2023, the RGDE series has become a platform for cross-
sectoral learning within the public sector. It brings together eminent voices from governance, academia, arts,
and civil society to spark dialogue on excellence in public administration.*****
Divyanshu Kumar
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