1.Constitution of the 2nd ARC

The Government of India constituted the Second Administrative Reforms Commission in 2005, chaired by Veerappa Moily.

The Commission was tasked with suggesting systemic reforms for transparent, efficient, and people-centric governance.

2.Why a Report on Crisis Management?

Crisis situations—whether natural, man-made, or health-related—pose serious governance challenges, disrupting normal life and economic activity.

The Commission recognized that effective crisis management is essential for safeguarding human lives, property, and infrastructure, and for building public trust in the administration.

The existing frameworks for dealing with disasters and emergencies often suffered from fragmented approaches, inadequate preparedness, and lack of coordination between different agencies.