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Uttar Pradesh Declares Maha Kumbh Area as New District Ahead of 2025 Mega Event

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In preparation for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, the Uttar Pradesh government has declared the Maha Kumbh area as a new district. The announcement, formalized through a government order issued late Sunday night, aims to enhance the administrative efficiency and organization of the grand religious event. The newly created district will be called Maha Kumbh Mela District. District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandad issued the notification, citing powers under the Uttar Pradesh Prayagraj Mela Authority Act, 2017. According to the order, the Mela Adhikari will function as the Executive Magistrate, District Magistrate, and Additional District Magistrate within the newly designated district, equipped with full authority under the Indian Civil Defense Code, 2023, and other applicable laws. The district will encompass 67 villages from Prayagraj’s existing tehsils, including 25 villages from Sadar, three from Sorav, 20 from Phulpur, and 19 from Karchana block. This realignment is aimed at streamlining governance and ensuring seamless arrangements for the anticipated influx of over 400 million devotees during the event, which is scheduled for January 2025. The Maha Kumbh Mela is one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, and the creation of this dedicated administrative unit underscores the government’s commitment to effective event management. This move is expected to facilitate better crowd control, resource allocation, and infrastructure development for the pilgrims. With this proactive measure, Uttar Pradesh positions itself to handle the logistical and spiritual needs of one of India’s most iconic cultural events. Source: Zeebiz Photo Credit: Zeebiz

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu Brings Reforms 3.0 with Focus on Governance, Data Digitisation

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Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has introduced Reforms 3.0, aimed at enhancing governance and accelerating the digitisation of administrative processes. The initiative includes 24 citizen-centric measures as part of a transformative journey impacting citizens’ lives and aspirations. Pema Khandu was sworn in for his third consecutive term as Chief Minister on Thursday. During a cabinet meeting chaired by CM Khandu, it was resolved that governance reforms would be a top priority. The cabinet decided to achieve 100 percent digitisation of the Finance and Planning Departments to ensure all government payments are made digitally. Among the approved decisions, a policy think tank named the Institute for Transforming Arunachal (ITA) will be established to foster innovation in governance and facilitate socio-economic transformation. Additionally, a Digital Asset Inventory will be created for all public infrastructure, including schools, hospitals (SHCs, PHCs, District Hospitals), and Anganwadi Kendras, to ensure efficient planning and utilisation of public assets. The cabinet also resolved to establish an Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) to provide recommendations for improving organizational structure, recruitment, and staffing policies. The goal is to build a lean, efficient, and agile administrative structure with maximum technology adoption. According to a release from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the Cabinet resolved to ensure 100 percent physical and digital connectivity to all unconnected villages and administrative headquarters. A detailed action plan will be prepared to enhance citizens’ quality of life through improved connectivity.  

NITI Aayog’s Special Campaign 2.0: Clearing Pending Matters and Boosting Cleanliness

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NITI Aayog has launched Special Campaign 2.0 to address pending matters and promote cleanliness. This initiative, inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of a clean India, began in October 2021 and has continued into 2022 and 2023. Special Campaign 2.0, which runs from November 2022 to August 2023, aims to ensure the prompt resolution of public grievances, references from Members of Parliament, state governments, inter-ministerial consultations, and parliamentary assurances by ministries and departments. The campaign is led by NITI Aayog, along with its associated offices, including the Development Monitoring & Evaluation Office (DMEO) and Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) in NITI Bhawan, as well as the National Institute of Labour Economics Research and Development (NILERD) in Narela, New Delhi. It focuses on addressing public grievances, parliamentary assurances, PMO references, and emphasizes record management, cleanliness both indoors and outdoors, and the disposal of office scrap to create more space within NITI Aayog. During this campaign, significant progress has been made in resolving public grievances, parliamentary assurances, and PMO references. Additionally, a substantial number of files have been reviewed and cleared, freeing up valuable space, and generating revenue through the disposal of office scrap. Over 75% of the designated physical files have been reviewed, and approximately 95% of public grievances and appeals have been addressed. Moreover, redundant scrap materials and obsolete items have been identified for disposal.