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Much discussion and debate has been going on about issues related to nation building and political development, and the role of governance in providing services to the general public in the most efficient manner. As a tribute to Professor O.P. Dwivedi - a man endowed with remarkable and unfathomable depths of knowledge - this anthology focuses mainly on the concern of good governance. The rich diversity of topics reflects Professor Dwivedi's broad scholarship in areas as diverse as public ethics, religion/spirituality, and the global environment. The festschrift is divided into three parts, with the first two sections containing essays on ethics of governance and environment and society, respectively. The third section is more personal in nature, including messages and tributes in celebration of Professor Dwivedi's contributions to scholarship that spans more than four decades.