Excellence in Governance: Infosys' Nandan Nilekani and Hari Chandana's Administrative Leadership

Administrative excellence requires forward-thinking leadership, as demonstrated by Nandan Nilekani of #Infosys and IAS officer Hari Chandana through their respective contributions to Indian governance.

As Infosys #CEO, Nandan Nilekani led the IT services firm to become a globally admired company out of India. His technocratic acumen was also leveraged for public administration during his tenure as Chairman of the #UIDAI (Aadhaar) project. #NandanNilekani #Infosys #TechnologyLeadership

Similarly, Hari Chandana has spearheaded technology-led governance solutions as an IAS officer. Her innovative initiatives like the digitized “Palle Pragathi” rural progress app and “Aarunya” e-commerce platform reveal her administrative flair. #HariChandana #IASexcellence #GovernanceInnovation #SheInspiresUs

Nilekani and Hari Chandana’s approaches to transforming governance highlight key parallels:

• Leveraging technology – Nilekani paved the way for #Aadhaar digital ID. Chandana harnesses tech across diverse projects. #TechnologyDrivenGovernance
• Data-driven insights – Infosys pioneered digital twin systems. Chandana’s app provides data on rural schemes. #DataAnalytics
• Public-private partnerships – Nilekani collaborated across agencies for Aadhaar. Chandana engages startups and activists. #CrossSectorPartnerships
• Change management – Infosys transitioned to agile models under Nilekani. Chandana drives organizational change within bureaucratic constraints. #ManagingChange
• National scale platforms – Aadhaar reached millions of Indians. Chandana’s projects inspire nation-wide replication. #ScalableGovernance

Nandan Nilekani and Hari Chandana prove excellence in governance requires both administrative acumen and an innovative, future-ready approach. Their commitment to technological innovation, data insights, and collaborative models for large-scale national platforms highlight the diagonal thinking needed to transform public administration. #ExcellenceInGovernance #LeadingChange #Fighter