With examples galore showcasing Shivaji’s main ministries such as Finance, Home, Agriculture, Science and Technology and even Language and Culture; not to mention ministries such as Environment, Women & Child Development and Land Use – all issues that have gained currency in recent years – Dave draws parallels to the lacunae in the contemporary system and its poor governance practices. He exhorts today’s administrators to look at Shivaji’s good governance practices as a blue print for a successful government involved in the welfare of its people.