Committee on Administrative and Governance Reforms constituted                                    in alignment with ViksitOdisha –Vision 2036 & 2047

Bhubaneswar  07.11.2025:The Government of Odisha is committed to realizing the vision of ViksitOdisha – Vision 2036&2047, through responsive, transparent, efficient, and citizen-centric governance.

Recognizing the need for a structured and institutional mechanism to drive governance reforms in the State, the Government has decided to constitute a high-level Committee to review the administrative framework, identify systemic bottlenecks, and recommend forward-looking reforms. This initiative draws inspiration from similar reform bodies constituted in other States and aims to place Odisha at the forefront of governance excellence by 2047.

For the purposea Notification has been issued by Government in the GA&PG Department, O disha, for the formation of a  Committee as per approval of Hon’ble Governor of Odisha vide no-36353 /AR dt. 27.10.2025. As per the notification, Shri Jugal Kishore Mohapatra, IAS(Retd.), has been the Chairperson, and Shri O.P. Agrawal, IAS (Retd.), and Shri T.M. Vijay Bhaskar, IAS (Retd.), as members of the Committee.

The Committee will review the existing administrative structures, rules, and procedures, and recommend measures for simplification, transparency, and accountability in alignment with ViksitOdisha – Vision 2036&204. Suggest reforms for enhancing efficiency, outcome-orientation, and digital adoption in service delivery, drawing upon best practices in Odisha, other States, and international models.

The Committee will also recommend measures for strengthening inter-departmental coordination, decentralization, and field-level empowerment for improved governance outcomes. Examine avenues for participatory governance, citizen feedback, grievance redress, and the use of data-driven decision-making. The Committee will propose capacity building and human resource reforms for civil services to ensure professionalism, ethics, and innovation in administration. The Committee shall submit its report within one year from the date of this Notification. The government may extend the period as deemed necessary.

The General Administration & Public Grievance Department shall provide necessary secretarial assistance, data support, research inputs, and logistical arrangements to the Committee.

The Members of the Committee shall be entitled to Travel Allowance/Dearness Allowance (TA/DA) and accommodation facilities as admissible under rules whenever they attend meetings of the Committee in Bhubaneswar or elsewhere, as approved by the Government.

It is to be noted here that similar Committees have been constituted in States such as Kerala(Administrative Reforms Commission, 2016), Karnataka (Nolan Committee on Governance Reforms, 2001), and Rajasthan(Administrative Reforms Commission, 2019), whose experiences may be suitably leveraged while formulating recommendations for Odisha.