In consultation with various
ministries of the Union Government and based on the commitments made in the
National Common Minimum Programme, the Prime Minister’s Office has identified a
comprehensive list of “Thrust Areas” for policy implementation in 2005. The Thrust Areas are listed below:
1.
Ministry of Agriculture
1.2
National Horticulture Mission – catalyse new initiatives with a focus on
horticulture within the next six months
1.4
Reforming agricultural markets and post-harvest technology
1.5
Revival of plantation crops economy
1.6
Genetic upgradation of cattle and buffaloes
1.7
Augmenting fish production
1.8
Catalyse new initiatives with a focus on crop yields within the next six
months
1.9
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
2.
Department of Atomic Energy
2.1
Formulating of a National Agenda on utilization of nuclear technology for
development applications (including turn key plants for water desalination)
2.2
Taking appropriate steps in the field of atomic energy in terms of a integrated
energy policy linked with sustainable development which is being put in place
2.3
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
3.
Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers
Department of
Chemicals and Petrochemicals
3.1
Follow up action on Task Force Report on Petrochemicals and finalisation of the
National Policy on Petrochemicals on that basis.
3.2
Timely completion of the task force report on issues related to optimal
regulation of pharmaceutical prices and necessary follow up action.
3.3
Timely completion of the proposed action regarding repeal of the Drugs Control
Act 1950.
3.4
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
Department of
Fertilizers
3.6
Finalisation and adoption of a National Fertilizer Policy to promote balanced
application of all fertilizers and organic fertilizers.
3.7.
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
4.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
4.1
Formulation of new Civil Aviation Policy to comprehensively address issues
related to the Civil Aviation industry.
4.2
Ensure timely completion of activities under the proposed efforts to
restructure / develop Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Hyderabad Airports.
4.3
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
5.
Ministry of Coal & Mines
Department of
Coal
5.1
Obtain and implement the recommendations of the Expert Committee for
revitalisation of the coal sector.
5.2
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
Department of
Mines
5.3
Ensure timely conception and implementation of steps aimed at attracting
private investment in the Indian mining sector (both domestic and foreign),
including proposed changes in the Mines and Minerals (Development and
Regulation) Act 1957 and the Rules.
5.4 Implement the proposed actions
aimed at ensuring single window clearance of mining leases and approvals from
various departments
5.5 Institutional reform in terms of
(i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability
and (v) e-governance
6.
Ministry of Commerce
Department of
Commerce
6.1
Complete introduction of Electronic Data interchange with regard to foreign
trade for online filling, data collection etc.
6.2 Implementation of the Report of
Task Force on Project Exports.
6.3 Shape content of SEZ and
Competitive Economic Zone Policy, including the Central SEZ Act, to enable
world class infrastructure through private participation and hassle-free
regulatory regime in various areas including taxation, customs, labour etc., in
SEZ.
6.4 Institutional reform in terms of
(i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv)
accountability and (v) e-governance
7.
Ministry of Communications and
Information Technology
Department of
Information Technology
7.1
Facilitating and catalysing e-governance packages in the Central and State
Governments through implementation of the National e-governance Plan.
7.2
Conception and implementation of policies to promote growth of electronic and
hardware manufacturing in India.
7.3
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
Department of
Posts
7.4
Ensure timely completion of task related to setting up of finance marts as
one-stop shops for financial services for urban customers.
7.5
Ensure timely completion of proposed actions to have franchising arrangements
to provide services in areas where post offices are not available.
7.6
Undertake computerization of postal activities and ensure reliable connectivity
of post offices across the country so as to provide quality services comparable
to international standards. Also, reorient future business development with
special emphasis on services like speed post, express parcels, e-post,
e-billing, payments and presentment (EBPP), e-commerce.
7.7
Take necessary action for replacing/amending the Indian Post Office Act 1898 to
take care of the needs of competition, convergence and other new developments.
7.8
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
7.9
Take time-bound steps to achieve the objectives of a rural teledensity of
three, Village Public Telephones (VPTs) in all un-covered villages and
provision of additional Rural Community Phones (RCPs) in all villages with
population over 2000 by 2007.
7.10
Develop and implement a policy to promote manufacture of Telecom equipment in
India.
7.11
Take necessary action for comprehensive review of the spectrum allocation
policy with a view to ensuring optimum utilization. (In coordination with MHA
and MOD, who are the biggest consumers of the spectrum)
7.12
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
8.
Ministry of Company Affairs
8.1
Revising the Company’s Act taking into account the recommendations of
Govindarajan Committee
8.2
Providing a new constitutional frame comprising of National Company Law Board,
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal and Competition Commission of India
8.3
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
9.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food
and Public Distribution
9.1
Revamping delivery of PDS with a view to improving delivery
9.2
Improving functioning of FCI
9.3
Effecting amendments in Essential Commodities Act, rules and notifications
relating to decontrol
9.4
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
10.
Ministry of Culture
10.1
Development and implementation of a National Policy on Heritage Sites including
formulation of guidelines and contracting frameworks for introducing public /
private partnerships in development and maintenance of historical / heritage
sites/monuments through enabling statutory changes as may be necessary including
possible legislation for a Statutory Heritage Sites Commission.
10.2
Preparing a comprehensive working plan for monuments and antiquities.
10.3
Completing excavation reports of the Archaeological Survey of India.
10.4
Preparing vision plan to strengthen the National Archives of India.
10.5
Establishing a National Museum on the Freedom Movement.
10.6
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
11.
Ministry of Defence
11.1
Streamlining procurement process so as to expedite acquisitions while improving
transparency and accountability.
11.2
Preparing a consolidated defence procurement manual by Defence Finance that may
serve as a uniform manual for all wings of MOD / Service Headquarters /
Inter-Services Organisations
11.3
Issues relating to resettlement and welfare of ex-servicemen including improved
monitoring of grievances.
11.4
Improved and speedy application of procedures for next of kin benefits.
11.5
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
12.
Ministry of DONER
12.1
Review NLCPR procedure
12.2
Strengthen North-Eastern Council
12.3
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
13.
Ministry of Environment and Forests
13.1
New environment policy implementation
13.2
Bio-diversity action plan
13.3
Operationalising Clean Development Mechanism
13.4
Promoting conservation through peoples’ action / greening degraded land
13.5
Settling land rights in forest area
13.6
Settling rights on forest produce and planning for value addition
13.7
Equitable and sustainable use of coastal resources
13.8
Review of pollution control mechanisms
13.9
Inter-sectoral decision-making mechanism for issues of Environment and
Development
13.10
Review of the working on the environment side and taking steps to revamp the
same within six months
13.11
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
14.
Ministry of External Affairs
14.1
Proactive engagement with neighbours with a view to improved border management
and emphasis on related infrastructure development.
14.2
Utilising lines of credit with a view to creating opportunities for Indian
business and improving access to needed raw material, including energy sources.
14.3
Passport issuing process to be modernised and made more efficient.
14.4
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
15.
Ministry of Finance
Department of Disinvestment
15.1
Prepare White Paper on Disinvestment.
15.2
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
Department
of Expenditure
15.3
Finalising and implementing the Task Force Report on review of the General
Financial Rules 1963 with a view to promoting efficiency and transparency in
Government financial systems and procedures.
15.4
Implementation, through the established working groups, of the report of the
Task Force on revision of procurement norms to ensure greater transparency,
competition, fairness and elimination of discretion in procurement of goods by
Government.
15.5
Budget for 2005-06 – have detailed interaction on revenues, plan support, new
programmes and policies
15.6
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
Banking
and Insurance Division
15.7
Implementation of Action Plan to facilitate financial flows to the unorganised
sector.
15.8
Prepare action plan and undertake necessary follow-up for time bound
implementation of proposed actions to strengthen the rural credit system.
15.9
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii)
transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
Department of Economic Affairs
15.10
Strengthen and facilitate professional functioning of regulatory institutions
to ensure free and fair competition. To achieve this objective, develop an underlying
approach on optimal regulatory arrangements, with necessary sectoral variants,
to provide the basic framework for creating regulatory arrangements across
various sectors.
15.11
Formulate a National Policy on subsidies, which would identify target groups,
goods & services, subsidy norms, and an exit strategy for existing
subsidies which are inconsistent with the policy.
15.12
Review existing provisions relating to FDI and develop a comprehensive policy
governing FDI in various sectors, keeping in view investment / developmental
needs, strategic concerns and other relevant factors.
15.13
Take follow up action on NRI report on FDI within a timeframe of next six
months
15.14
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii)
transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
Financial
Sector
15.15
Time bound implementation of the Action Plan for the Financial Sector.
Department
of Revenue
15.16
Ensure timely implementation of the State level VAT.
15.17
Undertake necessary actions for implementation of the proposed system for
services taxation in the country that is acceptable to the Centre and the
State.
15.18
Comprehensive computerization of Income Tax System to benefits income tax
payers and improve tax administration.
15.19
Complete introduction of Electronic Data interchange with regard to foreign
trade for online filling, data collection etc.
15.20
Comprehensive Revision of Customs and Central Excise Code etc. to be
accomplished to ensure transparency, overcome absence of direction, elimination
of unnecessary stages and mandatory time lines.
15.21
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
16.
Ministry of Food Processing
16.1
Developing an integrated strategy for promotion of agri-business
16.2
Putting in place an integrated food law.
16.3
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
17.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
17.2
Strengthening regulation in the health sector
17.3
National AIDS Control Programme
17.4
Stabilizing population growth
17.5
Improving control and management of drug administration
17.6
Reforming recognising / accrediting agencies for education / training
institutions
17.7
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
18. Ministry of Heavy Industry &
Public Enterprises
18.1
Ensure that profit making PSUs operating in a competitive environment are given
full managerial and commercial autonomy.
18.2
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
19.
Ministry of Home Affairs
19.1
Putting in place National Disaster Management Act, a National Disaster
Management Policy and a National Disaster Management Authority
19.2
Implementing the J&K Reconstruction Plan, 2004
19.3
Activating the Inter-State Council
19.4
Reviving and regularly convening meeting of National Integration Council
19.5
Enacting a model comprehensive law to deal with communal violence and
encouraging States to adopt the law
19.6
Tackling, terrorism, militancy and insurgency in the north-east and J&K as
an urgent national priority
19.7
Finalise, within the next six months, the approach to rehabilitation of Tsunami-affected
persons - both national and State levels, including Andaman & Nicobar
Islands
19.8
Closely monitor the tackling of Naxalism / Left Wing Extremism with a view to
improving the situation over the next six months
19.9
Initiate discussions with political groups, address development issues and
organise meeting of the Prime Minister with Deputy Commissioners and
Superintendents of Police, within the next six months
19.9
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii)
transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
20.
Ministry of Human Resource
Development
20.1
Tabling a bill on education as a fundamental right
20.2
Ensuring nationwide coverage of the mid-day meal programme
20.3
Establishing the National Commission on Education
20.4
Knowledge Commission to be set up in January 2005
20.5
Review Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and the progress in achieving primary education
goals
20.6
Ensuring complete legal equality for women in all enactments, and bringing in legislation
addressing domestic violence
20.7
Universalising the Integrated Child Development Scheme
20.8
Formulating a Children’s Charter and a National Action Plan for children,
bringing in child-friendly laws and establishing a National Commission for Children
20.9
Reforming, recognising / accrediting agencies for education / training
institutions
20.10
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
21.
Ministry of Information &
Broadcasting
21.1
Increasing outreach in J&K and the North East
21.2
Formulating a new policy for FM radio to promote greater investment
21.3
Formulating a new policy for DTH to promote greater investment
21.4
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
22.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
22.1
Reform Labour Laws
22.2
Provide social security mechanisms for the unorganized sector
22.4
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
23.
Department of Ocean Development
23.1
To put in place a Tsunami Detection and Warning System.
23.2
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
24.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
24.1
Progress in devolution
24.2
Strengthening district Panchayat capacity for planning and implementation
24.3
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
25.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural
Gas
25.1
Identify and implement steps in a comprehensive manner to improve energy
security, to inter-alia address issues related to a strategic petroleum reserve
and having an optimal sourcing policy for hydrocarbon security.
25.2
Ensure timely completion of ongoing activities aimed at setting up a
transparent regulatory mechanism, creating a competitive petroleum and natural
gas sector and finalising policies with regard to pipeline construction etc.
25.3
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
26.
Ministry of Power
26.1
Ensure timely completion of activities related to framing of rules and policies
under the Electricity Act 2003.
26.2
Complete actions related to the review of the Electricity Act 2003 in a timely
manner.
26.3
Finalise the policy on rural electrification and secure approval of the Cabinet
within the next six months
26.4
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
27.
Ministry of Railways
27.1
Modernisation of Railways with special emphasis on computerization of freight
traffic, improved signalling and railway tracks.
27.2
Develop a policy framework to categorise backlog / future Railway projects for
implementation through Government, MFI and PPP funding.
27.3
Formulate policy for outsourcing non-core railway activities.
27.4
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
28.
Ministry of Road Transport and
Highways
28.1
Timely completion of the Golden Quadrilateral and North-South and East-West
Corridors.
28.2
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
29.
Ministry of Rural Development
29.1
Review progress of the Food for Work Programme, enact the National Employment
Guarantee Act and implement the scheme to give effect to it
29.2
Developing rural infrastructure (‘Bharat Nirman’)
29.3
Ensuring enhanced flow of micro-credit to rural areas (including a special
focus on the Self Help Groups)
29.4
Overhaul CAPART within six months and strengthen civil society action in rural
areas
29.5
Launching a Peoples’ Water Conservation Mission, incorporating programmes for
wasteland and dry land development
29.6
Formulating a National Rehabilitation Policy
29.7
Computerizing land records and making them available on-line
29.8
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance.
30.
Ministry of Science & Technology
30.1
Development of models of public private partnerships for collaborative Research
& Development between Private Companies and Government Science &
Technology Institutions as well as Universities, to share the costs and
benefits (Intellectual Property Rights).
30.2
Establishing Centres of Excellence and modernization of National Laboratories
to strengthen R&D.
30.3
Launching of science and technology development application missions in key
areas (including turn key plants for water desalination) covering both global
leadership and local transformation.
30.4
Mobilising the skills and expertise of Indian scientists, technologists and
other professionals working abroad for institution building in other projects
within the country.
30.5
Upgrading the Indian Meteorological Department.
30.6
Creation of a world class nationwide network and resources for bio-informatics.
30.7
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
31. Ministry of Shipping
31.1
Ensure timely formulation and approval for the National Maritime Development
Policy, to inter-alia address issues related to major and minor ports
(including matters relating to the major Port Trusts Amendment Bill 2001),
facilitating private/foreign direct investment and transparent/autonomous
regulatory arrangements for tariff setting etc.
31.2
Encourage gradual shift of domestic cargo from the rail and road modes to
inland water transport, increasing its share from the present level of less
than 1 per cent to at least 2 per cent.
31.3
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
32.
Department of Space
32.1
Developing and giving effect to a national agenda for utilisation of space
technology for developmental applications, including communications, early
warning and remote sensing, disaster management support and National Natural
Resource Management System
32.2
Expanding availability of satellite bandwidth for tele-education, tele-medicine
and e-governance.
32.3
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
33.
Ministry of Small Scale Industries
and Agro & Rural Industries
33.1
Formulating the Small Enterprises Development Bill.
33.2
Promotional package for the SSI Sector for de-regulating and giving full
credit, technological and marketing support.
33.3
KVIC – committee to finalise its report soon and KVIC to be reconstituted
within six months.
33.4
Finalising and launching programmes for regeneration and modernization of
traditional sectors.
33.5
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
34.
Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment
34.1
Promotion of modern and technical education among minorities.
34.2
Abolition of Manual Scavenging by August 2005
34.3
Promoting employment opportunities for Scheduled Castes
34.4
Formulating a model State legislation for promoting protection and care of old
people
34.5
Revamping Special Component Plan for higher allocation to the Scheduled Castes
for education, health and irrigation
34.6
Increasing irrigation of land owned by persons belonging to the Scheduled
Castes
34.7
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
35.
Ministry of Textiles
35.1
Follow up of post-MFA scenario package
35.2
Implementing jute policy
35.3
Addressing the problems of weavers in a comprehensive manner on priority:
action to be taken within the next six months
35.4
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
36.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
36.1
Revamping Tribal Sub-Plan for higher allocation to the Scheduled Tribes for
education, health and irrigation
36.2
Settling land rights of tribal communities
36.3
Enhancing ownership rights in respect of natural resources and implementing of
Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (Amendment) Act, 1996
36.4
Increasing irrigation of land owned by persons belonging to the Scheduled
Tribes
36.5
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
37.
Ministry of Urban Development
37.1
Urban Renewal Mission
37.2
Conservation and renewal of Lutyens Bungalow Zone (LBZ)
37.3
Formulating the National Policy for urban transport
37.4
Strengthening Urban Local Bodies
37.5
Mumbai’s urban infrastructure needs – action to be initiated on the proposals
of the Government of Maharashtra within the next six months
37.6
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
38.
Ministry of Tourism
38.1
Introducing public - private Partnerships in development, maintenance and
operation of tourism infrastructure.
38.2
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
39.
Ministry of Urban Employment &
Poverty Alleviation
39.1
Urban Renewal Mission
39.2
Help realise housing rights for the urban poor
39.4
HUDCO – policy paper on HUDCO’s future strategy to be prepared and HUDCO to be
reorganized within six months
39.5
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
40.
Ministry of Water Resources
40.1
Pursue the agenda for Inter-linking of rivers, starting with the south- bound
rivers
40.2
Drawing up a time Schedule for completion of on-going major irrigation projects
40.3
Implementing the accepted recommendations of the report of the task force set
up to suggest measures for flood control
40.4
Improving water utilization efficiency
40.5
Appropriate regulation and management of groundwater
40.6
Catalyse new initiatives with a focus on irrigation within the next six months
40.7
Analyse steps to be taken for flood control in the north-east, including
feasibility of setting up a North East Valley Authority within the next six
months
40.8
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
41.
Ministry of Youth Affairs &
Sports
41.1
Creation of world class infrastructure and capabilities for organizing Commonwealth
Games 2010.
41.2
Formulating and implementing a National Policy for identifying and development
of talented young sportspersons with special focus on tribal youth.
41.3
Expanded programmes of camps for NSS and Nehru Yuva Kendras for the youth from
the North-East Region and Jammu & Kashmir to camp in other parts of the
country.
41.4
Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification,
(iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance
42.
Planning Commission
42.1
Develop standard models of public-private partnerships for different categories
of public services for implementation and operation of public projects /
schemes
42.2
Create an apex committee to develop an Integrated Energy Policy to govern
demand and supply side issues and address natural resource utilization,
environmental and equity concerns
42.3
Rationalisation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes
42.4
Introducing and promoting district level planning / district level budgeting
through local government institutions
42.5
National Development Council to meet regularly and to be used as an effective
instrument of cooperative federalism
42.6
Finalise the Annual Plan of the Centre
43.
Ministry of Personnel, Public
Grievances and Pensions
43.1
Conferences of Collectors with the Prime Minister within the next six months
43.2
Administrative reforms – initial steps to be taken within the next six months
44.
Ministry of Law & Justice
44.1
Reform of the criminal justice system – process to be started within the next
six months
45.
Prime Minister’s Office
45.1
To address the problems of minorities in a comprehensive manner: PMO to
commission a study by the Institute set up by Justice Ahmadi to come up with
tangible suggestions within the next six months
45.2
To organise a Conference of Chief Ministers.
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