"The government should do things keeping in mind future generation and not the next election," Modi said addressing the convention of Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled states on good governance here.
Proactive good governance aims beyond short term requirement keeping in mind the long term needs such as the need for clean technology and preparedness for climate change, he said.
He said contrary to the opinion that good governance is bad politics, it is good politics.
While transparency will reduce corruption, good governance should go beyond transparency to achieve openness, Modi, whose model of governance is being applauded by the BJP, said, adding political will is necessary for achieving good governance.
"Good governance is a political process and though role of civil society is critical, without political will sustainable good governance cannot be achieved," Modi said.
Stating that BJP is a political party with a difference that aims at good governance, Modi said this fact is proved by a recent media survey according to which three of the top five Chief Ministers are from BJP ruled state.