{"id":4837,"date":"2026-03-01T11:28:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T05:58:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/?p=4837"},"modified":"2026-03-02T12:11:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T06:41:57","slug":"2nd-arc-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/2nd-arc-report\/","title":{"rendered":"2nd ARC Report, Reports, Recommendations, Download Links"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>Second Administrative Reforms Commission (2nd ARC)<\/strong> was established on <strong>31 August 2005<\/strong> to revamp India\u2019s public administration system. Under the chairmanship of <strong>Veerappa Moily<\/strong>, the commission comprised experts like V. Ramachandran and Dr. A.P. Mukherjee. Operational from <strong>2006 to 2009<\/strong>, it published <strong>15 comprehensive reports<\/strong> addressing diverse governance issues, including ethics, e-governance, crisis management, and local governance.<\/p>\r\n<p>Key recommendations included enhancing the <strong>Right to Information (RTI) Act<\/strong>, strengthening disaster management, promoting a citizen-centric administration, and improving the efficiency of civil services. These reports remain vital references for public policy and civil service aspirants.<\/p>\r\n<h2>2nd ARC Report Overview<\/h2>\r\n<p>The <strong>Second Administrative Reforms Commission (2nd ARC<\/strong>), established on <strong>31 August 2005<\/strong>, aimed to overhaul India\u2019s public administrative framework to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>It was chaired by <strong>Veerappa Moily <\/strong>and comprised V. Ramachandran, Dr A.P. Mukherjee, Dr A.H. Kalro, Dr Jayaprakash Narayan as members, and Smt. Vineeta Rai as the Member Secretary.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Operational from <strong>2006 to 2009<\/strong>, it produced<strong> 15 detailed reports <\/strong>addressing critical areas like ethics in governance, local administration, crisis management, and e-governance, serving as key references for policymakers and civil service aspirants.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>2nd ARC Reports and Recommendations<\/h2>\r\n<p>The Second Administrative Reforms Commission (2nd ARC), established in 2005, submitted<strong> 15 reports<\/strong> between 2006 and 2009, offering recommendations to revamp public administration and enhance governance efficiency, transparency, and accountability in India.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>Right to Information - Master Key to Good Governance: <\/strong>Emphasized the importance of the <strong>Right to Information (RTI) Act<\/strong> in promoting transparency.\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Recommended measures to strengthen the implementation of RTI.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Unlocking Human Capital: <\/strong>Suggested reforms in education and training for civil servants. Proposed a framework for performance-based evaluation.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Crisis Management: <\/strong>Recommended establishing a <strong>National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)<\/strong>.\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Focused on improving disaster preparedness and response mechanisms.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Ethics in Governance: <\/strong>Proposed a <strong>code of ethics <\/strong>for public officials.\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Suggested mechanisms for accountability and grievance redressal.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Public Order: <\/strong>Addressed issues related to<strong> law enforcement <\/strong>and <strong>public safety<\/strong>.\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Recommended reforms to enhance police accountability and efficiency.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Local Governance: <\/strong>Advocated for strengthening local self-governments<strong> (<\/strong><strong>Panchayati Raj Institutions<\/strong><strong>)<\/strong>. Suggested measures for enhancing citizen participation in local governance.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Capacity Building for Conflict Resolution: <\/strong>Emphasized the need for capacity building in conflict resolution. Recommended establishing frameworks for<strong> inter-state cooperation<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Combating Terrorism: <\/strong>Suggested a multi-faceted approach to counter-<strong>terrorism<\/strong>.\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Focused on community engagement and intelligence sharing.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Social Capital: A Shared Destiny: <\/strong>Highlighted the role of social capital in <strong>governance<\/strong>.\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Recommended fostering community networks for better governance.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Refurbishing Personnel Administration &amp; Scaling New Heights: <\/strong>Suggested reforms in recruitment, training, and performance appraisal of civil servants.\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Proposed the establishment of a <strong>National Institute of Public Administration<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Promoting E-Governance: <\/strong>Advocated for leveraging technology to improve service delivery.\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Recommended frameworks for integrating<strong> e-governance<\/strong> into administrative processes.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Citizen-Centric Administration: <\/strong>Emphasized the need for a citizen-centric approach in governance.\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Suggested reforms to enhance accessibility and responsiveness of services.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Organizational Structure of Government of India: <\/strong>Recommended restructuring government departments for better efficiency.\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Advocated for flatter organizational structures to reduce bureaucratic delays.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Strengthening Financial Management Systems: <\/strong>Proposed reforms to enhance transparency and accountability in public financial management.\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Suggested <strong>performance budgeting<\/strong> as a tool for effective resource allocation.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>State and District Administration: <\/strong>Focused on improving administrative efficiency at state and district levels.\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Recommended <strong>decentralization of powers<\/strong> to enhance local governance.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>2nd ARC Report Download Links<\/h2>\r\n<p>The 2nd ARC produced a total of <strong>15 reports<\/strong>, each addressing critical aspects of governance and public administration in India. The list of the reports along with the respective titles and download links are as follows:<\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"table\">\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"tb-color\"><strong>Report<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td class=\"tb-color\"><strong>Title<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td class=\"tb-color\"><strong>Download Link<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>1st Report<\/td>\r\n<td>Right to Information: Master Key to Good Governance<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiram-prod.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/Right_to_Information_845ddcb502.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Download<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>2nd Report<\/td>\r\n<td>Unlocking Human Capital: Entitlements and Governance<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiram-prod.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/Unlocking_Human_Capital_1aa785f9b8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Download<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>3rd Report<\/td>\r\n<td>Crisis Management: From Despair to Hope<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiram-prod.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/Crisis_Management_873290707c.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Download<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>4th Report<\/td>\r\n<td>Ethics in Governance<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiram-prod.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/Ethics_in_Governance_b2939bed62.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Download<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>5th Report<\/td>\r\n<td>Public Order<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiram-prod.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/Public_Order_b1b616db55.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Download<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>6th Report<\/td>\r\n<td>Local Governance: An Inspiring Journey into the Future<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiram-prod.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/Local_Governance_bae21b659f.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Download<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>7th Report<\/td>\r\n<td>Capacity Building for Conflict Resolution: Friction to Fusion<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiram-prod.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/Capacity_Building_for_Conflict_Resolution_2f2b698ea0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Download<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>8th Report<\/td>\r\n<td>Combating Terrorism: Protecting by Righteousness<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiram-prod.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/Combating_Terrorism_55f5288594.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Download<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>9th Report<\/td>\r\n<td>Social Capital: A Shared Destiny<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiram-prod.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/Social_Capital_436ca55b1a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Download<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>10th Report<\/td>\r\n<td>Refurbishing Personnel Administration &amp; Scaling New Heights<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiram-prod.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/Refurbishing_Personnel_Administration_1548354a74.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Download<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>11th Report<\/td>\r\n<td>Promoting E-Governance: The Smart Way Forward<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiram-prod.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/Promoting_E_Governance_0b7a67e111.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Download<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>12th Report<\/td>\r\n<td>Citizen-Centric Administration: The Heart of Governance<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiram-prod.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/Citizen_Centric_Administration_a99970f628.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Download<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>13th Report<\/td>\r\n<td>Organizational Structure of Government of India<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiram-prod.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/Organizational_Structure_of_Government_of_India_9dfe9ac273.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Download<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>14th Report<\/td>\r\n<td>Strengthening Financial Management Systems<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiram-prod.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/Strengthening_Financial_Management_Systems_4636921b93.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Download<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>15th Report<\/td>\r\n<td>State and District Administration<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiram-prod.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/State_and_District_Administration_43c1f3a1a4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Download<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Summary<\/td>\r\n<td>Reports of the Administrative Reforms Commission<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiram-prod.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/Reports_of_the_Administrative_Reforms_Commission_a521e06887.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Download<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2nd ARC was established on 31 August 2005 under the Chairmanship of Veerappa Moily. 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