- The Second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC-II) was a commission set up by the Government of India in 2005 to recommend ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Indian government.
- The commission submitted its report in 2009.
The ARC-II Recommendations are:
- Reorganization of the government: The ARC-II recommended that the Indian government should be reorganized into a smaller number of ministries and departments. This would make the government more efficient and effective.
- Decentralization of power: The ARC-II recommended that power should be decentralized from the central government to the state governments and to local bodies. This would make the government more responsive to the needs of the people.
- E-governance: The ARC-II recommended that the government should use e-governance to improve efficiency and transparency. This would make it easier for citizens to interact with the government.
- Good governance: The ARC-II recommended that the government should adopt a number of good governance practices, such as transparency, accountability, and participation. This would make the government more effective and efficient.
- Institutional reforms: The ARC-II recommended a number of institutional reforms, such as the creation of a National Governance Council and a National Public Service Commission. These reforms would help to improve the quality of governance in India.
The government has implemented some of the recommendations, and it is considering implementing others. The ARC-II’s report is an important contribution to the debate on how to improve governance in India.