[Urbanstudy] All GOI Policies' "thrust areas" in one Release

[ESG VSNL India]

    http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=7010

I am enclosing a complete download of 10 Feb 2005 Press Release from 
Press Information Bureau.  This presents all the "thrust areas" for 
reforms to be led by Union Ministries.  In one list, one gets to know 
why certain items take priority, and some don't.

Tried to make it text only, but failed. Hopefully the size isn't too big.

REgards

Leo Saldanha
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	**Prime Minister's Office** 	**
	

	 

	

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POLICY THRUST AREAS FOR MINISTRIES / DEPARTMENTS
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	*12:47 IST *

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_ *

 

1.1   Revamping agriculture research, agriculture extension and 
agriculture education

1.2   National Horticulture Mission - catalyse new initiatives with a 
focus on horticulture within the next six months

1.3   National Cotton Mission

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

 

3.5 Rationalisation of fertilizer subsidies

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

 

*Department of Telecommunications *

* *

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

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*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_*

 

17.1 National Rural Health Mission - to be it started within next six 
months

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

22.3 Reforming, recognising / accrediting agencies for education / 
training institutions

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

39.3 Promoting the urban informal sector employment

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 _*

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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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