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Administrative Reforms & 
Commission Reports
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Administrative Reforms & 
Commission Reports
Introduction to Administrative 
Reforms Commission (ARC)
Administrative Reforms Commission is a government-
appointed body tasked with reviewing and improving India's 
public administration systems.
Two major Commissions: First ARC (1966) and Second 
ARC (2005)
Aim: Enhance efficiency, transparency, accountability, and 
responsiveness
Essential knowledge for UPSC Polity & Governance 
preparation
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Administrative Reforms & 
Commission Reports
Introduction to Administrative 
Reforms Commission (ARC)
Administrative Reforms Commission is a government-
appointed body tasked with reviewing and improving India's 
public administration systems.
Two major Commissions: First ARC (1966) and Second 
ARC (2005)
Aim: Enhance efficiency, transparency, accountability, and 
responsiveness
Essential knowledge for UPSC Polity & Governance 
preparation
First Administrative Reforms Commission (1966-
1970)
1
F o r m a t i o n
Constituted on January 5, 
1966, under the 
chairmanship of Morarji 
Desai (later K. 
Hanumanthaiya)
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S c o p e
Comprehensive review of 
public administration 
excluding defense, railways, 
external affairs, and security 
matters
3
O u t p u t
Submitted 20 reports 
containing 537 
recommendations on 
government machinery, 
personnel administration, 
financial management, and 
more
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Administrative Reforms & 
Commission Reports
Introduction to Administrative 
Reforms Commission (ARC)
Administrative Reforms Commission is a government-
appointed body tasked with reviewing and improving India's 
public administration systems.
Two major Commissions: First ARC (1966) and Second 
ARC (2005)
Aim: Enhance efficiency, transparency, accountability, and 
responsiveness
Essential knowledge for UPSC Polity & Governance 
preparation
First Administrative Reforms Commission (1966-
1970)
1
F o r m a t i o n
Constituted on January 5, 
1966, under the 
chairmanship of Morarji 
Desai (later K. 
Hanumanthaiya)
2
S c o p e
Comprehensive review of 
public administration 
excluding defense, railways, 
external affairs, and security 
matters
3
O u t p u t
Submitted 20 reports 
containing 537 
recommendations on 
government machinery, 
personnel administration, 
financial management, and 
more
First ARC: Laying the 
foundation for modern 
Indian administration
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Administrative Reforms & 
Commission Reports
Introduction to Administrative 
Reforms Commission (ARC)
Administrative Reforms Commission is a government-
appointed body tasked with reviewing and improving India's 
public administration systems.
Two major Commissions: First ARC (1966) and Second 
ARC (2005)
Aim: Enhance efficiency, transparency, accountability, and 
responsiveness
Essential knowledge for UPSC Polity & Governance 
preparation
First Administrative Reforms Commission (1966-
1970)
1
F o r m a t i o n
Constituted on January 5, 
1966, under the 
chairmanship of Morarji 
Desai (later K. 
Hanumanthaiya)
2
S c o p e
Comprehensive review of 
public administration 
excluding defense, railways, 
external affairs, and security 
matters
3
O u t p u t
Submitted 20 reports 
containing 537 
recommendations on 
government machinery, 
personnel administration, 
financial management, and 
more
First ARC: Laying the 
foundation for modern 
Indian administration
Key Recommendations of First ARC
Anti-Corruption 
Measures
Creation of Lokpal at Center 
and Lokayukta at State level 
to investigate complaints 
against public officials
Procedural Reforms
Streamlining government 
procedures to reduce red 
tape and administrative 
delays
Administrative 
Structure
Strengthening district and 
state administration with 
clearer responsibility 
frameworks
Financial Systems
Improving accountability, audit systems, and 
financial management procedures
Citizen Services
Establishing robust grievance redressal 
mechanisms for addressing public complaints