Despite the above-mentioned limitations Bhagidari can be termed as a model of good governance. It is most consistent and relevant in the present realm of democratic governance. It attempts to go beyond the norms and practices of the traditional administration and gives a new meaning to the present day governance.
• The interaction through face-to-face dialogue has brought a paradigm shift in the way governance was perceived. Traditionally, interaction was just the grievance expression and grievance handling. But Bhagidari has brought a shift in this paradigm to a relationship where both the citizens and the officials identify the solutions to the issues of common concern, work together to implement the agreed solutions and improve the quality
of life. Most of the participants feel that it has reduced the feeling of helplessness. They now have a feeling, ‘we can find and implement solutions together with government’. Bhagidari has set a base for a good relationship between the citizens and officials.
• In the Workshops based on Large Group Dynamics for Strategic Change, each RWA along with local area officials focus on live priorities and problems and solutions appropriate to local conditions are discussed, agreed and implemented upon. There is achievement of common ground even when stakeholders come from different mindsets and adversarial