Sri Vijaya Puram, November 3: The PG Department of Political Science, Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya (JNRM), organised an Expert Talk on the theme “Constitutional Values, Civic Responsibility and Good Governance” yesterday under the initiative of Reform UTSAV. The programme aimed to promote constitutional awareness, strengthen civic consciousness and sensitise students to the significance of responsible citizenship and accountable governance in a democratic society.
The programme was graced by Dr. Pearl Devdas, Principal, JNRM; Dr. Bitin Thakur, Subject Expert from TGCE; and Dr. S. K. Biswas, Head, Department of Political Science. Dr. N. Balakrishnan, Associate Professor, along with other faculty members and students, also attended the programme.
Delivering the presidential address, Dr. Pearl Devdas emphasised that effective governance rests on four fundamental pillars, namely transparency, accountability, responsibility and integrity. She highlighted that these principles are essential for ensuring public trust, institutional efficiency and ethical administration.
The expert talk was delivered by Dr. Bitin Thakur, who elaborated on the three interconnected dimensions of the theme: constitutional values, civic responsibility and good governance. While discussing constitutional values, he emphasised that the Constitution should not be viewed merely as a legal document but as the fundamental framework guiding India’s democratic and social order. He also highlighted the role of citizens in upholding constitutional principles, fulfilling civic duties and contributing towards a transparent, inclusive and accountable system of governance.
The programme was convened by Dr. Dipankar Dey, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, while the vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Mahima Jindal, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science.
