Itanagar, Oct 28: In a landmark decision, the Arunachal Pradesh Government led by Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday gave its approval to change the nomenclature of the Special Investigation Cell (Vigilance) to Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to curb all sorts of corruption in the state.
"SIC, being the premier investigating agency of the state, undertakes investigations into all major cases. The change of nomenclature signals the clear intention of the Government that there will be a check on corruption and ACB will make sure that the corrupt are caught and punished", a statement from the CMO said.
In a Cabinet meeting, chaired by CM Khandu who joined from Tawang, approved the proposal for setting up of the Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) to ensure efficient governance and address the challenges faced by the State administration.
ARC is mandated to comprehensively review and recommend improvements in the State’s governance apparatus. It shall strive to create a more efficient, citizen-centric and accountable administration, the statement said.
The Cabinet further approved renaming of Naharlagun Railway Station as Itanagar Railway Station, and recommended the same to the Government of India for consideration. “This move of the State Cabinet will benefit travellers who seamlessly plan their visit to the capital of Arunachal Pradesh.”
The Cabinet gave its nod for framing of transfer and posting policy of various nurses of all cadres in the Department of Health & Family Welfare – a move that will ensure equitable and rational distribution of competent human resources to health facilities across the state and deliver quality healthcare services to the people.
The Khandu Cabinet approved in-principle the proposal for one-time relaxation of recruitment rule of ANM and absorption of the existing contractual ANMs on seniority basis and one-time relaxation of recruitment rule of nursing officers and absorption of the existing contractual nursing officers on seniority basis with necessary amendment as suggested in the meeting.
The Council of Minister also approved the proposal for granting special grade to police constable, head constable and assistant sub-inspector (Civil Police, APPBn, and IRBn) including MT and Telecom wings of Police Department.
“This decision ensures timely career progression by granting honorary promotion in the form of special grade from the level of constable up to sub-inspector in Arunachal Pradesh Police. The approval of the proposal will not only redress the discontentment amongst police personnel who have not been benefited by promotion for long periods but will also upkeep their morale,” the statement said.
Framing of recruitment rules for the posts of Assistant Professor, Assistant Director of Nursing, Associate Professor, Assistant Nursing Superintendent in the Department of Health and Family Welfare were also approved by the Cabinet.
It further approved for amendment and notification of the Arunachal Pradesh Horticulture Services Amendment Rules 2024. The proposal for amendment of Recruitment Rules for the posts of Assistant Engineer (Auto) in Arunachal Pradesh State Transport Services also got a positive nod from the state cabinet. Further Amendment of Recruitment Rules for the post of Assistant Professor Rules 2012 and amendment of Recruitment Rules for Headmaster, Vice Principal were approved by the State Cabinet.
Cabinet also approved the proposal for relaxation of promotion ratio of direct recruitment and promotional post of Assistant Conservator of Forest (EG) in the Department of Environment, Forest & Climate Change. The proposal for amendment of RR for the post of Assistant Audit Officer in the Directorate of Audit & Pensions, Department of Finance, Planning and Investment was also approved.
Further, the Cabinet approved the amendment of the Arunachal Pradesh Victim Compensation Scheme 2011 and formulated the Arunachal Pradesh Victim Compensation Scheme 2024. The newly-amended scheme now includes enhanced rates in compensation to victims of crimes as listed in the schedule appended to the scheme.
The Cabinet also approved the amendment of the Arunachal Pradesh State Human Rights Commission Service Rules 2022.
In a bid to strengthen the human resource capital with technical knowhow in the Department of Transport, the Cabinet gave its nod for creation of 10 posts of Motor Vehicle Inspector and 10 posts of LDC cum computer operator (skilled) in the Directorate of Transport.