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 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?
- A1 only
- B2 onlyCorrect
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect. The N. Gopalaswamy Iyengar Committee (1949) focused primarily on the reorganization of the Central Secretariat, rationalization of work distribution, and measures for economy and efficiency. While it dealt with administrative improvements, the specific recommendation of designating a minister and secretary solely for administrative reform was a more prominent theme of later reforms, particularly the Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC).
Statement 2 is correct. In 1970, the Department of Personnel was indeed constituted based on the recommendations of the Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) of 1966-70. This department was placed under the charge of the Prime Minister, signifying the importance given to administrative reforms and personnel management at the highest level of government.
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