The Ministry of Law and Justice concluded its two-day Reforms Utsav & Chintan Shivir 2026 at Gyan Sarovar, Mount Abu, with the adoption of the Mount Abu Declaration Sankalp Patra. The event, jointly organized by the Department of Legal Affairs and Legislative Department, focused on building a future-ready, technology-enabled and citizen-centric legal ecosystem for Viksit Bharat 2047.
The valedictory session centered on the theme "Convergence, Accountability and a Shared Reform Roadmap," where outcomes from four breakout sessions were presented and deliberated upon. Dr. Rajiv Mani, Secretary of both departments, recapitulated key reform priorities and led the adoption of the Sankalp Patra, which outlines a reform agenda focused on institutional excellence, legislative modernization, digital transformation, technology adoption, effective litigation management, promotion of alternative dispute resolution, capacity building, and greater inter-departmental convergence.
In his valedictory address, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law & Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal emphasized that timely resolution of disputes is integral to nation-building, noting that delayed justice locks valuable national resources and impedes economic progress. He urged officers to translate ideas into measurable outcomes and reiterated the Prime Minister's vision of continuous introspection, reform, and a transformative mindset, calling for all departments to work as one team. The minister quoted the Prime Minister's statement, "Yahi Samay Hai, Sahi Samay Hai, Bharat Ka Anmol Samay Hai," urging officers to seize this opportunity for meaningful legal reforms.
The event commenced with Yoga and Meditation followed by a motivational address by Sister Sheilu on the philosophy of "Swaparivartan se Vishwaparivartan" (From Self-Transformation to Global Transformation), emphasizing that lasting institutional transformation begins with self-transformation, positive thinking and purposeful action. The Chintan Shivir fostered meaningful dialogue, collective reflection and camaraderie among officers, concluding with a renewed collective resolve to advance institutional excellence, innovation, collaborative governance and continuous reforms.