The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu and the Jammu and Kashmir Planning, Development and Monitoring Department have jointly set up the Centre for Innovation and Transformation in Governance (CITaG), a report by PTI stated.

The CITaG is envisioned to catalyse positive change and foster innovation in governance practices through cutting-edge research, education and collaborative initiatives. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the two parties to establish the same.

Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo said that this significant step, “will provide a suitable platform and great opportunity for all in terms of accelerating development".

An official of IIM Jammu told PTI that the MoU aims to empower government institutions, policy-makers and public servants to tackle complex challenges, drive sustainable development and enhance the well-being of the UT (Union Territory) of J&K.

The official said the CITaG will focus on several key areas, including economic transformation by devising strategies aligned with India's vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, promoting public-private partnerships (PPP) to strengthen the development process and advancing future-ready governance through capacity building, e-governance and data-driven decision-making.

The CITaG has been conceptualised by integrating the State Institute of Transformation, NITI Aayog, PPP Cell funded by the Department of Economic Affairs and future-ready governance, an initiative of the J&K Government, the official said.