BS EDIT: Building on Missions: Lessons from the Mahakumbh

By Business StandardPublished On Jan 14, 2025

A massive achievement

The Mahakumbh 2025, with 400 million visits expected, showcases India's organisational potential through mission-mode governance

Mission mode in focus

India's focused initiatives like Project Tiger and Operation Flood prove that prioritisation yields transformative results

Limited impact

Mission successes are isolated, often draining resources and expertise from broader governance needs

Key learnings

Effective missions thrive on expertise, fewer delays, and public-private collaboration—lessons for wider governance

Avoid personalisation

Success often reflects systemic strategies, not just individual brilliance. Broader reforms are vital

Beyond missions

Celebrate the Mahakumbh’s success, but focus on scaling its lessons to improve governance for all