1.Constitution of the 2nd ARC

The Government of India established the Second Administrative Reforms Commission in 2005 under the chairmanship of Veerappa Moily.

Its overarching mandate was to propose systemic reforms aimed at creating a more effective, accountable, and responsive administrative framework.

2.Why Focus on Conflict Resolution?

India faces diverse and persistent conflicts—ranging from communal and ethnic tensions to regional insurgencies and resource-related disputes (e.g., inter-state river water sharing).

Such conflicts undermine social cohesion, disrupt economic progress, and pose challenges to governance and development.

The 2nd ARC recognized the need for capacity building among public institutions, civil society, and local communities to handle conflicts proactively and reduce their disruptive impact.