1.Constitution of the 2nd ARC

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

The Commission’s overarching mandate was to propose systemic reforms for improving transparency, accountability, and efficiency in public administration.

2.Why a Report on State and District Administration?

State governments and district administrations are closest to citizens in terms of policy implementation and service delivery.

Legacy structures, bureaucratic procedures, and limited resources often weaken the performance at these levels.

Recognizing these issues, the 2nd ARC focused on reforms that could streamline processes, empower local officials, and enhance responsiveness to citizen needs.