Arunachal Cabinet approves Administrative Reforms Commission for efficient governance

The Arunachal Pradesh government, during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu on October 28, granted approval to a proposal for forming an Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC). 

The decision aims to ensure efficient governance and address the challenges faced by the state administration.

A statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) stated that the commission, after its formation, will recommend measures to improve the state’s governance functioning, striving to create a more efficient, citizen-centric and accountable administration.

Furthermore, the Cabinet approved framing of a transfer and posting policy for various nurses of all cadre in the Department of Health & Family Welfare so that quality healthcare services could be provided to the people.

The cabinet also gave its nod to change the name of Special Investigation Cell (Vigilance) to Anti-Corruption Bureau and also approved renaming of Naharlagun Railway Station to Itanagar Railway Station. The renaming of the station was recommended to the Centre for consideration.

The move will benefit travellers to plan their visit to Itanagar.

The cabinet also okayed an amendment to the Arunachal Pradesh Victim Compensation Scheme 2011 and formulated the Arunachal Pradesh Victim Compensation Scheme 2024, including enhanced rates of compensation given to victims of certain specific crimes.

It further approved amendment of the Arunachal Pradesh State Human Rights Commission Service Rules 2022.

The council of ministers further approved the proposal for granting a special grade to police constables, head constables and assistant sub-inspectors, ensuring timely career progression by granting honourary promotion in the form of special grades.

The Cabinet also approved in principle the proposal for a one-time relaxation of recruitment rule of Auxiliary Nurse and Midwife (ANM) and absorption of the existing contractual ANM on seniority basis.

Framing of recruitment rules for the posts of assistant professor, assistant director of nursing, associate professor, and assistant nursing superintendent in the Department of Health and Family Welfare were also approved by the cabinet.

It further approved for amendment and notification of the Arunachal Pradesh Horticulture Services Amendment Rules 2024.

The proposal for amendment of recruitment rules for the posts of assistant engineer (Auto) in Arunachal Pradesh State Transport Services also got positive nod from the state cabinet.

It also approved the proposal for relaxation of the promotion ratio of direct recruitment and promotional post of Assistant Conservator of Forest (EG) in the Department of Environment, Forest & Climate Change.

The proposal for amendment of recruitment rules to the post of Assistant Audit Officer in the Directorate of Audit & Pensions, Department of Finance, Planning and Investment, also got the cabinet’s nod. (With PTI inputs)