With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements:
1. N. Gopalaswamy Iyengar Committee

Question

With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements:
1. N. Gopalaswamy Iyengar Committee suggested that a minister and a secretary be designated solely for pursuing the subject of administrative reform and promoting it.
2. In 1970, the Department of Personnel was constituted on the Administrative Reforms Commission, 1966, and this was placed under the Prime Minister’s charge.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

The Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) of 1966 indeed recommended structural changes for administrative reforms. While it did not explicitly suggest designating a minister and secretary solely for this purpose, the focus on improving administrative efficiency was central. The Department of Personnel was later established, incorporating aspects of personnel management and administrative reform, and it was indeed placed under the Prime Minister's direct charge in 1970, reflecting the importance given to these functions.