ITANAGAR, AUG 21:

Governor Lt Gen (Retd) KT Parnaik on Friday stressed the need for practical, people-centric and future-ready administrative reforms, with a focus on improving last-mile delivery, inclusive development and ensuring responsive and accountable governance for people living in remote border and rural areas of the state, an official said.

The governor made the remarks when Arunachal Pradesh Administrative Reforms Commission chairman Pramod Jain called on him at Lok Bhavan here.

The two reviewed ongoing and proposed reforms aimed at strengthening public trust, empowering grassroots institutions, enhancing transparency and accountability, and improving the efficiency and reach of public services, an official statement said.

Parnaik said the state’s administrative framework must evolve in line with the aspirations of its people and the changing requirements of governance.

He stressed the importance of participatory and decentralised governance, transparency, accountability, digitalisation, timely delivery of services and an outcome-oriented administration.

The governor also underlined the need to strengthen grassroots institutions to ensure that decision-making and the benefits of development reach communities more effectively.

Observing the unique challenges faced by Arunachal Pradesh, Parnaik said the state requires an administrative system that is efficient, agile and responsive to local needs.

As the largest state in the Northeast by area, Arunachal Pradesh has vast mountainous terrain, scattered settlements, rich tribal and cultural diversity and sensitive international borders, which pose distinct challenges to governance, he said.

Parnaik also called for greater use of technology and data-driven governance to overcome geographical barriers and improve access to public services, particularly in remote areas. (Source: PTI)