With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements:N. Gopalaswamy Iyenger Com

Question

With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements:N. Gopalaswamy Iyenger Committee suggested that a minister and a secretary be designated solely for pursuing the subject of administrative reform and promoting it.In 1970, the Department of Personnel was constituted on the recommendation of 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 1st Administrative Reforms Committee suggested that a minister and a secretary be designated solely for pursuing the subject of administrative reform and promoting it. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.In 1970, the Department of Personnel was constituted on the recommendation of the Administrative Reforms Commission, 1966, and this was placed under the charge of the Cabinet Secretariat. In 1985, it was placed under the overall charge of the Prime Minister assisted by a Minister of State. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.Correct Answer: DSource: ARC reports and Ministry of Personnel website