Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan’s presentation discusses the critical need for governance reforms to achieve sustainable development and enhance civil society’s role. He argues for a comprehensive overhaul of administrative systems to improve service delivery and reduce corruption. Narayan highlights the importance of empowering citizens and local governments to ensure more effective and participatory governance. He calls for a paradigm shift in how development is approached, emphasizing that decentralization, transparency, and accountability are key to addressing the challenges facing Indian society.