1.Constitution of the 2nd ARC

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

Its mandate was to propose systemic reforms aimed at fostering a more efficient, responsive, transparent, and accountable governance mechanism.

2.Why a Report on Ethics in Governance?

Recognizing corruption and unethical practices as a key impediment to effective public service delivery and development, the Commission highlighted the need for a thorough ethical overhaul of governance.

The report aimed to tackle the root causes of corruption and ethical lapses, laying a foundation for institutional and behavioural reforms that strengthen probity in public life.

1.Objectives