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In which year P.C. Hota Committee on Civil Services Reforms was constituted ?
Explanation
The P.C. Hota Committee on Civil Services Reforms was constituted by the Government of India in February 2004. Chaired by P.C. Hota, a former Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), the committee was tasked with examining the civil service system to make it more efficient, accountable, and citizen-centric.
The committee submitted its report in July 2004. Some of its significant recommendations included:
- Reducing the age limit for the Civil Services Examination (suggesting 21–24 years for general candidates).
- Introduction of "Domain Assignment" to encourage specialization among officers.
- Emphasis on the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to improve governance.
- Implementation of a more objective performance appraisal system and a code of ethics for civil servants.
Administrative reforms are a key aspect of governance in India, and this committee followed the earlier Alagh Committee (2001) on recruitment reforms.
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:
| List I (Commission/Committee) | List II (Suggested Reform in Civil Services Examination) |
|---|---|
| A. Kothari Commission | 1. Inclusion of Medical and Engineering subjects |
| B. Satish Chandra Committee | 2. Entrance Examination for Civil Service after Class XII |
| C. P. C. Hota Committee | 3. Objective methodology for personality assessment |
| D. Prof. Y. K. Alagh Committee | 4. Civil Services Mains examination (Written and Interview) |
Code:
A B C D