Jammu, March 3 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Tuesday said India's progress depends on the performance of its districts, asserting that holistic development and grassroots governance are key to building a stronger nation.
Addressing a national conference in Jammu on good governance, Dulloo said it was a matter of pride that such important deliberations were being hosted in the Union Territory.
"Holistic development of districts and transforming governance for the grassroots is important. We know that India does not grow from Delhi alone. India grows from its districts. And districts grow when governance touches life on all layers," Dulloo said.
Citing Mahatma Gandhi, he said the soul of India lives in its villages.
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