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Administrative Reforms and Inter-departmental Coordination

PYQs

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Articles

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Momentum

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Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

This concept is fundamental to good governance, efficient policy implementation, effective crisis management, and improving the overall delivery of public services by ensuring seamless functioning of the government machinery.

Administrative reforms aim to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and responsiveness of public administration, often involving measures to enhance inter-departmental coordination and break down organizational silos to foster a more integrated and collaborative approach to governance and policy implementation.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Emphasis on Collective Effort

PM Modi emphasized collective effort across departments, citing COVID-19 and West Asia crisis experiences.

Addressing Silos

Asserted that 'silos are not merely an organisational problem but also a problem of mindset'.

Ownership and Networking

Exhorted officials to take ownership of their responsibilities and build stronger networks across cadres and departments.

Long-term Perspective

Called for secretaries to think with a long-term perspective on shaping the country’s future.

Reference table

Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaPublic Administration

Reference table

Institutions & roles

BodyRole
Civil ServicesImplementing reforms and coordination
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Factual recall

Prelims angle: Multi-statement analysis

Quick revision

  • PM stressed collective effort across departments.
  • Identified 'silos' as an organizational and mindset problem.
  • Called for ownership and network building among officials.
  • Aims for integrated policy implementation.
  • Enhances governance efficiency.

High-confidence PYQs

2022Multi-statement analysis, Institutional roles and functions

In India, what is the role of the Coal Controller's Organization (CCO)? 1. CCO is the major source of Coal Statistics in Government of India. 2. It monitor...

EconomyOpen question
2021Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis

With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements: 1. N. Gopalaswamy Iyengar Committee suggested that a minister and a secretary be ...

Indian PolityOpen question
2020Conceptual understanding, Definition-based questions

A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which

Indian PolityOpen question
2017Conceptual understanding, Institutional roles and functions

Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government:

Indian PolityOpen question

The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that -

Indian PolityOpen question
2017Conceptual understanding, Definition-based questions

Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government:

Indian PolityOpen question

The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that -

Indian PolityOpen question
2015Factual recall, Institutional roles and functions

The Government of India has established NITI Aayog to replace the

Indian PolityOpen question
2013Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis

Who among the following constitute the National Development Council? 1. The Prime Minister 2. The Chairman, Finance Commission 3. Ministers of the Union Cabi...

Indian PolityOpen question

Consider the following statements: 1. The Council of Ministers at the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament. 2. The Union Ministers shal...

Indian PolityOpen question
2013Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Who among the following constitute the National Development Council? 1. The Prime Minister 2. The Chairman, Finance Commission 3. Ministers of the Union Cabi...

Indian PolityOpen question

Consider the following statements: 1. The Council of Ministers at the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament. 2. The Union Ministers shal...

Indian PolityOpen question

Topic timeline

Public Administration
Prelims 2013· Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis

Who among the following constitute the National Development Council? 1. The Prime Minister 2. The Chairman, Finance Commission 3. Ministers of the Union Cabi...

Open question

Consider the following statements: 1. The Council of Ministers at the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament. 2. The Union Ministers shal...

Open question
Prelims 2013· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Who among the following constitute the National Development Council? 1. The Prime Minister 2. The Chairman, Finance Commission 3. Ministers of the Union Cabi...

Open question

Consider the following statements: 1. The Council of Ministers at the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament. 2. The Union Ministers shal...

Open question
Prelims 2015· Factual recall, Institutional roles and functions

The Government of India has established NITI Aayog to replace the

Open question
Prelims 2017· Conceptual understanding, Institutional roles and functions

Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government:

Open question

The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that -

Open question
Prelims 2017· Conceptual understanding, Definition-based questions

Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government:

Open question

The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that -

Open question
Prelims 2020· Conceptual understanding, Definition-based questions

A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which

Open question
Prelims 2021· Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis

With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements: 1. N. Gopalaswamy Iyengar Committee suggested that a minister and a secretary be ...

Open question
Prelims 2022· Multi-statement analysis, Institutional roles and functions

In India, what is the role of the Coal Controller's Organization (CCO)? 1. CCO is the major source of Coal Statistics in Government of India. 2. It monitor...

Open question

Wider engagement with universities and youth can bring new, unconventional ideas: PM Modi after high-level meeting

21 Aug 2026 · PM Modi's call for breaking departmental silos and fostering collective effort underscores the need for administrative reforms to enhance inter-departmental coordination and improve governance efficiency.

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With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements: 1. N. Gopalaswamy Iyengar Committee suggested that a minister and a secretary be ...

2021·Indian Polity
Solve

In India, what is the role of the Coal Controller's Organization (CCO)? 1. CCO is the major source of Coal Statistics in Government of India. 2. It monitor...

2022·Economy
Solve

The Government of India has established NITI Aayog to replace the

2015·Indian Polity
Solve

Who among the following constitute the National Development Council? 1. The Prime Minister 2. The Chairman, Finance Commission 3. Ministers of the Union Cabi...

2013·Indian Polity
Solve

Consider the following statements: 1. The Council of Ministers at the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament. 2. The Union Ministers shal...

2013·Indian Polity
Solve

A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which

2020·Indian Polity
Solve

Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government:

2017·Indian Polity
Solve

The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that -

2017·Indian Polity
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