ITANAGAR : Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik (Retd) on Tuesday stressed the need for greater accountability, transparency and civil service reforms to strengthen governance and improve public service delivery in the state.
During a meeting with Arunachal Pradesh Administrative Reforms Commission (APARC) Chairman Pramod Jain at Lok Bhavan here, the governor underscored the importance of urban planning, capacity building of officials and technology-driven administration to build a more efficient and citizen-centric governance system.
Highlighting the crucial role of the Administrative Reforms Commission, Parnaik said its recommendations should focus on enhancing accountability in government functioning, ensuring transparency and improving administrative efficiency through meaningful reforms in the civil services, an official statement said.
Sharing his vision for a more responsive administration, the governor stressed the need for reforms in personnel management, institutional functioning and capacity building.
He said continuous training and skill enhancement of government officials are essential to equip them for emerging governance challenges and growing public expectations.
Parnaik also pointed to the need for proper urban development planning and management, including the provision of essential services and maintenance of infrastructure.
Such measures, he said, would improve civic amenities while enhancing the tourism potential of the state.
Advocating merit-based performance evaluation systems, the governor said such mechanisms would encourage professionalism, excellence and integrity in public service.
He added that modernisation of the civil services through technology adoption, streamlined administrative processes and better financial planning and management is vital for delivering efficient, transparent and people-oriented services.
Reiterating his commitment to good governance, Parnaik expressed confidence that the Commission’s recommendations would help build a more accountable, efficient and citizen-focused administrative framework in Arunachal Pradesh, aligned with the aspirations of the people and the vision of a developed and self-reliant state. (Source: PTI)
