Gujarat Government will Establish The Gujarat Administrative Reforms Commission

Gandhinagar, Gujarat,February 20, Under the leadership of Chief Ministeri Bhupendra Patel, Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai has announced the formation of the Gujarat Administrative Reforms Commission in the 2025-26 budget presented in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly.
According to Government sources Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has set the goal of Viksit Bharat @2047. Aligned with this vision, Gujarat, under Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel’s leadership, has outlined the Viksit Gujarat @2047 roadmap based on Living Well and Earning Well.
To achieve the vision of Viksit Gujarat as outlined in this roadmap, it is essential to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and responsiveness of the administrative system in the state. The Gujarat Administrative Reforms Commission will function to conduct a comprehensive review of these aspects, undertake a holistic study of the state’s administrative structure and governance, and assess the scope for recommending improvements and implementing necessary reforms.
To implement necessary reforms in the state’s administrative structure and operational processes, the Gujarat Administrative Reforms Commission will be established. This commission will be chaired by Dr.Hasmukh Adhia, the Principal Advisor To the Chief Minister, and will include a committee of five additional members. The commission will comprise several key members, including the Chief Secretary, the Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/Secretary (Personnel Division) from the General Administration Department (GAD), the Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/Secretary from the Department of Science and Technology, and the Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/Secretary from the Finance Department. Additionally, the role of Member Secretary will be held by the Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/Secretary (Administrative Reforms, Training Division, and NRI) from the General Administration Department (GAD).
The Gujarat Administrative Reforms Commission will conduct a comprehensive study on various aspects, including administrative and governance structures, rationalization of human resources and human resource management, financial management and resource optimization, decentralization and local governance, the use of technology and innovation, and oversight and evaluation frameworks. Based on its findings, the commission will deliberate on these matters and submit recommendations to the government.