YINGKIONG, May 11: Member of the Arunachal Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC), GoAP Hento Karga, who visited Yingkiong, convened a meeting at the DC’s office conference hall here today to deliberate on administrative reforms and measures for improving governance and public service delivery in Upper Siang district.
Addressing the gathering, Karga highlighted the objectives of the Commission and stated that despite rapid technological advancements, the State continues to face challenges in administrative efficiency and service delivery. He stated that the Govt of Arunachal Pradesh has constituted a three-member Administrative Reforms Commission with the objective of bringing tangible transformation and modernizing the existing system of governance.
Emphasizing the need for responsive and accountable administration, Karga called upon government employees to introspect and rededicate themselves to public service. He stressed that timely, transparent, and efficient delivery of services is essential for ensuring peace, progress, and overall development of the district and the State as a whole.
While observing that Arunachal Pradesh is largely a consuming State, he stressed the need for greater contribution by the State towards the nation’s development through improved productivity, work culture, and governance. He remarked that government employees in the State are among the best paid employees and therefore must uphold higher standards of efficiency, sincerity, and accountability in the discharge of their duties.
He also urged teachers to remain committed to their responsibilities in shaping society through quality education.
Advocating systemic reforms, the ARC member stated that every department should have proper recruitment rules and service regulations to ensure transparency, accountability, professionalism, and efficiency in public administration. He further emphasized the importance of reforming outdated systems to make governance more citizen-centric, transparent, and result-oriented.
Earlier, Deputy Commissioner Talo Jerang called upon all stakeholders to provide constructive suggestions and valuable inputs on administrative reforms as sought by the State government. The DC also submitted the district’s recommendations to the Commission member.
During the interactive session, the HoDs, PRI leaders, and participants shared a number of suggestions aimed at making public service delivery more productive, transparent, efficient, and accountable.
The meeting was also attended by the SP, ZPC, and Gram Panchayat Chairpersons of various segments. (DIPRO)