Prime Minister of India - Dr. Manmohan Singh

Policy Thrust Areas for Ministries / Departments

In consultation with various ministries of the Union Government and based on the commitments made in the National Common Minimum Programme, the Prime Minister's Office has prepared a comprehensive list of "Thrust Areas" for policy implementation in 2005. These are listed below:

1. Ministry of Agriculture

1.1 Revamping agriculture research, agriculture extension and agriculture education

1.2 National Horticulture Mission - catalyse new initiatives with a focus on horticulture within the next six months

1.3 National Cotton Mission

1.4 Reforming agricultural markets and post-harvest technology

1.5 Revival of plantation crops economy

1.6 Genetic upgradation of cattle and buffaloes

1.7 Augmenting fish production

1.8 Catalyse new initiatives with a focus on crop yields within the next six months

1.9 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

2. Department of Atomic Energy

2.1 Formulating of a National Agenda on utilization of nuclear technology for development applications (including turn key plants for water desalination)

2.2 Taking appropriate steps in the field of atomic energy in terms of a integrated energy policy linked with sustainable development which is being put in place

2.3 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

3. Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers

Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals

3.1 Follow up action on Task Force Report on Petrochemicals and finalisation of the National Policy on Petrochemicals on that basis.

3.2 Timely completion of the task force report on issues related to optimal regulation of pharmaceutical prices and necessary follow up action.

3.3 Timely completion of the proposed action regarding repeal of the Drugs Control Act 1950.

3.4 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

Department of Fertilizers

3.5 Rationalisation of fertilizer subsidies

3.6 Finalisation and adoption of a National Fertilizer Policy to promote balanced application of all fertilizers and organic fertilizers.

3.7. Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

4. Ministry of Civil Aviation

4.1 Formulation of new Civil Aviation Policy to comprehensively address issues related to the Civil Aviation industry.

4.2 Ensure timely completion of activities under the proposed efforts to restructure / develop Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Hyderabad Airports.

4.3 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

5. Ministry of Coal & Mines

Department of Coal

5.1 Obtain and implement the recommendations of the Expert Committee for revitalisation of the coal sector.

5.2 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

Department of Mines

5.3 Ensure timely conception and implementation of steps aimed at attracting private investment in the Indian mining sector (both domestic and foreign), including proposed changes in the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act 1957 and the Rules.

5.4 Implement the proposed actions aimed at ensuring single window clearance of mining leases and approvals from various departments

5.5 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

6. Ministry of Commerce

Department of Commerce

6.1 Complete introduction of Electronic Data interchange with regard to foreign trade for online filling, data collection etc.

6.2 Implementation of the Report of Task Force on Project Exports.

6.3 Shape content of SEZ and Competitive Economic Zone Policy, including the Central SEZ Act, to enable world class infrastructure through private participation and hassle free regulatory regime in various areas including taxation, customs, labour etc., in SEZ.

6.4 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

7. Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

Department of Information Technology

7.1 Facilitating and catalysing e-governance packages in the Central and State Governments through implementation of the National E-governance Plan.

7.2 Conception and implementation of policies to promote growth of electronic and hardware manufacturing in India.

7.3 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

Department of Posts

7.4 Ensure timely completion of task related to setting up of finance marts as one stop shops for financial services for urban customers.

7.5 Ensure timely completion of proposed actions to have franchising arrangements to provide services in areas where post offices are not available.

7.6 Undertake computerization of postal activities and ensure reliable connectivity of post offices across the country so as to provide quality services comparable to international standards. Also, reorient future business development with special emphasis on services like speed post, express parcels, e-post, e-billing, payments and presentment (EBPP), e-commerce.

7.7 Take necessary action for replacing/amending the Indian Post Office Act 1898 to take care of the needs of competition, convergence and other new developments.

7.8 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

Department of Telecommunications

7.9 Take time-bound steps to achieve the objectives of a rural teledensity of 3, VPTs in all un-covered villages and provision of additional Rural Community Phones (RCPs) in all villages with population over 2000 by 2007.

7.10 Develop and implement a policy to promote manufacture of Telecom Equipment in India.

7.11 Take necessary action for comprehensive review of the spectrum allocation policy with a view to ensuring optimum utilization. (In coordination with MHA and MOD, who are the biggest consumers of the spectrum)

7.12 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

8. Ministry of Company Affairs

8.1 Revising the Company's Act taking into account the recommendations of Govindarajan Committee

8.2 Providing a new constitutional frame comprising of National Company Law Board, National Company Law Appellate Tribunal and Competition Commission of India

8.3 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

9. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

9.1 Revamping delivery of PDS with a view to improving delivery

9.2 Improving functioning of FCI

9.3 Effecting amendments in EC Act, rules and notifications relating to decontrol

9.4 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

10. Ministry of Culture

10.1 Development and implementation of a National Policy on Heritage Sites including formulation of guidelines and contracting frameworks for introducing public / private partnerships in development and maintenance of historical / heritages sites monuments through enabling statutory changes as may be necessary including possible legislation for a Statutory Heritage Sites Commission.

10.2 Preparing a comprehensive working plan for monuments and antiquities.

10.3 Completing excavation reports of the Archaeological Survey of India.

10.4 Preparing vision plan to strengthen the National Archives of India.

10.5 Establishing a National Museum on the Freedom Movement.

10.6 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

11. Ministry of Defence

11.1 Streamlining procurement process so as to expedite acquisitions while improving transparency and accountability.

11.2 Preparing a consolidated defence procurement manual by Defence Finance that may serve as a uniform manual for all wings of MOD / Service Headquarters / Inter-Services Organisations

11.3 Issues relating to resettlement and welfare of ex-servicemen including improved monitoring of grievances.

11.4 Improved and speedy application of procedures for next of kin benefits.

11.5 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

12. Ministry of DONER

12.1 Review NLCPR procedure

12.2 Strengthen North-Eastern Council

12.3 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

13. Ministry of Environment and Forests

13.1 New environment policy implementation

13.2 Bio-diversity action plan

13.3 Operationalising Clean Development Mechanism

13.4 Promoting conservation through peoples' action / greening degraded land

13.5 Settling land rights in forest area

13.6 Settling rights on forest produce and planning for value addition

13.7 Equitable and sustainable use of coastal resources

13.8 Review of pollution control mechanisms

13.9 Inter-sectoral decision-making mechanism for issues of Environment and Development

13.10 Review of the working on the environment side and taking steps to revamp the same within six months

13.11 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

14. Ministry of External Affairs

14.1 Proactive engagement with neighbours with a view to improved border management and emphasis on related infrastructure development.

14.2 Utilising lines of credit with a view to creating opportunities for Indian business and improving access to needed raw material, including energy sources.

14.3 Passport issuing process to be modernised and made more efficient.

14.4 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

15. Ministry of Finance

Department of Disinvestment

15.1 Prepare White Paper on Disinvestment.

15.2 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

Department of Expenditure

15.3 Finalising and implementing the Task Force Report on review of the General Financial Rules 1963 with a view to promoting efficiency and transparency in Government financial systems and procedures.

15.4 Implementation, through the established working groups, of the report of the Task Force on revision of procurement norms to ensure greater transparency, competition, fairness and elimination of discretion in procurement of goods by Government.

15.5 Budget for 2005-06 - have detailed interaction on revenues, plan support, new programmes and policies

15.6 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

Banking and Insurance Division

15.7 Implementation of Action Plan to facilitate financial flows to the unorganised sector.

15.8 Prepare action plan and undertake necessary follow-up for time bound implementation of proposed actions to strengthen the rural credit system.

15.9 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

Department of Economic Affairs

15.10 Strengthen and facilitate professional functioning of regulatory institutions to ensure free and fair competition. To achieve this objective, develop an underlying approach on optimal regulatory arrangements, with necessary sectoral variants, to provide the basic framework for creating regulatory arrangements across various sectors.

15.11 Formulate a National Policy on subsidies, which would identify target groups, goods & services, subsidy norms, and an exit strategy for existing subsidies which are inconsistent with the policy.

15.12 Review existing provisions relating to FDI and develop a comprehensive policy governing FDI in various sectors, keeping in view investment / developmental needs, strategic concerns and other relevant factors.

15.13 Take follow up action on NRI report on FDI within a timeframe of next six months

15.14 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

Financial Sector

15.15 Time bound implementation of the Action Plan for the Financial Sector.

Department of Revenue

15.16 Ensure timely implementation of the State level VAT.

15.17 Undertake necessary actions for implementation of the proposed system for services taxation in the country that is acceptable to the Centre and the State.

15.18 Comprehensive computerization of Income Tax System to benefits income tax payers and improve tax administration.

15.19 Complete introduction of Electronic Data interchange with regard to foreign trade for online filling, data collection etc.

15.20 Comprehensive Revision of Customs and Central Excise Code etc. to be accomplished to ensure transparency, overcome absence of direction, elimination of unnecessary stages and mandatory time lines.

15.21 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

16. Ministry of Food Processing

16.1 Developing an integrated strategy for promotion of agri-business

16.2 Putting in place an integrated food law.

16.3 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

17. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

17.1 National Rural Health Mission - get it started within next six months

17.2 Strengthening regulation in the health sector

17.3 National AIDS Control Programme

17.4 Stabilizing population growth

17.5 Improving control and management of drug administration

17.6 Reforming recognising / accrediting agencies for education / training institutions

17.7 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

18. Ministry of Heavy Industry & Public Enterprises

18.1 Ensure that profit making PSUs operating in a competitive environment are given full managerial and commercial autonomy.

18.2 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

19. Ministry of Home Affairs

19.1 Putting in place National Disaster Management Act, a National Disaster Management Policy and a National Disaster Management Authority

19.2 Implementing the J&K Reconstruction Plan, 2004

19.3 Activating the Inter-State Council

19.4 Reviving and regularly convening meeting of National Integration Council

19.5 Enacting a model comprehensive law to deal with communal violence and encouraging states to adopt the law

19.6 Tackling, terrorism, militancy and insurgency in the north-east and J&K as an urgent national priority

19.7 Finalise, within the next six months, the approach to rehabilitation of tsunami-affected persons for both national and state levels, including for Andaman & Nicobar Islands

19.8 Closely monitor the tackling of Naxalism / Left Wing Extremism with a view to improving the situation over the next six months

19.9 Initiate discussions with political groups, address development issues and organise meeting of the Prime Minister with Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police, within the next six months

19.9 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

20. Ministry of Human Resource Development

20.1 Tabling a bill on education as a fundamental right

20.2 Ensuring nationwide coverage of the mid-day meal programme

20.3 Establishing the National Commission on Education

20.4 Knowledge Commission to be set up in January 2005

20.5 Review Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and the progress in achieving primary education goals

20.6 Ensuring complete legal equality for women in all enactments, and bringing in legislation addressing domestic violence

20.7 Universalising the Integrated Child Development Scheme

20.8 Formulating a Children's Charter and a National Action Plan for children, bringing in child-friendly laws and establishing a National Commission for Children

20.9 Reforming recognising / accrediting agencies for education / training institutions

20.10 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

21. Ministry of Information & Broadcasting

21.1 Increasing outreach in J&K and the North East

21.2 Formulating a new policy for FM radio to promote greater investment

21.3 Formulating a new policy for DTH to promote greater investment

21.4 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

22. Ministry of Labour & Employment

22.1 Reform Labour Laws

22.2 Provide social security mechanisms for the unorganized sector

22.3 Reforming recognising / accrediting agencies for education / training institutions

22.4 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

23. Department of Ocean Development

23.1 To put in place a Tsunami Detection and Warning System.

23.2 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

24. Ministry of Panchayati Raj

24.1 Progress in devolution

24.2 Strengthening district Panchayat capacity for planning and implementation

24.3 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

25. Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas

25.1 Identify and implement steps in a comprehensive manner to improve energy security, to inter-alia address issues related to a strategic petroleum reserve and having an optimal sourcing policy for hydrocarbon security.

25.2 Ensure timely completion of ongoing activities aimed at setting up a transparent regulatory mechanism, creating a competitive petroleum and natural gas sector and finalising policies with regard to pipeline construction etc.

25.3 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

26. Ministry of Power

26.1 Ensure timely completion of activities related to framing of rules and policies under the Electricity Act 2003.

26.2 Complete actions related to the review of the Electricity Act 2003 in a timely manner.

26.3 Finalise the policy on rural electrification and secure approval of the Cabinet within the next six months

26.4 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

27. Ministry of Railways

27.1 Modernisation of Railways with special emphasis on computerization of freight traffic, improved signalling and railway tracks.

27.2 Develop a policy framework to categorise backlog / future Railway projects for implementation through Government, MFI and PPP funding.

27.3 Formulate policy for outsourcing non-core railway activities.

27.4 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

28. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

28.1 Timely completion of the Golden Quadrilateral and North-South and East-West Corridors.

28.2 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

29. Ministry of Rural Development

29.1 Review progress of the Food for Work Programme, enact the National Employment Guarantee Act and implement the scheme to give effect to it

29.2 Developing rural infrastructure ('Bharat Nirman')

29.3 Ensuring enhanced flow of micro-credit to rural areas (including a special focus on the Self Help Groups)

29.4 Overhaul CAPART within six months and strengthen civil society action in rural areas

29.5 Launching a Peoples' Water Conservation Mission, incorporating programmes for wasteland and dry land development

29.6 Formulating a National Rehabilitation Policy

29.7 Computerizing land records and making them available on-line

29.8 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance.

30. Ministry of Science & Technology

30.1 Development of Models of public private partnerships for collaborative Research & Development between Private Companies and Government Science & Technology Institutions as well as Universities, to share the costs and benefits (IPRs).

30.2 Establishing Centres of Excellence and modernization of National Laboratories to strengthen R&D.

30.3 Launching of science and technology development application missions in key areas (including turn key plants for water desalination) covering both global leadership and local transformation.

30.4 Mobilising the skills and expertise of Indian scientists, technologists and other professionals working abroad for institution building in other projects within the country.

30.5 Upgrading the Indian Meteorological Department.

30.6 Creation of a world class nationwide network and resources for bio-informatics.

30.7 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

31. Ministry of Shipping

31.1 Ensure timely formulation and approval for the National Maritime Development Policy, to inter-alia address issues related to major and minor ports (including matters relating to the major Port Trusts Amendment Bill 2001), facilitating private/foreign direct investment and transparent/autonomous regulatory arrangements for tariff setting etc.

31.2 Encourage gradual shift of domestic cargo from the rail and road modes to inland water transport, increasing its share from the present l level of less than 1% to at least 2%.

31.3 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

32. Department of Space

32.1 Developing and giving effect to a national agenda for utilisation of space technology for developmental applications, including communications, early warning and remote sensing, disaster management support and National Natural Resource Management System

32.2 Expanding availability of satellite bandwidth for tele-education, tele-medicine and e-governance.

32.3 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

33. Ministry of Small Scale Industries and Agro & Rural Industries

33.1 Formulating the Small Enterprises Development Bill.

33.2 Promotional package for the SSI Sector for de-regulating and giving full credit, technological and marketing support.

33.3 KVIC - committee to finalise its report soon and KVIC to be reconstituted within six months on the outside

33.4 Finalising and launching programmes for regeneration and modernization of traditional sectors.

33.5 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

34. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

34.1 Promotion of modern and technical education among minorities.

34.2 Abolition of Manual Scavenging by August 2005

34.3 Promoting employment opportunities for Scheduled Castes

34.4 Formulating a model State legislation for promoting protection and care of old people

34.5 Revamping Special Component Plan for higher allocation to the Scheduled Castes for education, health and irrigation

34.6 Increasing irrigation of land owned by persons belonging to the Scheduled Castes

34.7 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

35. Ministry of Textiles

35.1 Follow up of post-MFA scenario package

35.2 Implementing jute policy

35.3 Address the problems of weavers in a comprehensive manner on priority: action to be taken within the next six months

35.4 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

36. Ministry of Tribal Affairs

36.1 Revamping Tribal Sub-Plan for higher allocation to the Scheduled Tribes for education, health and irrigation

36.2 Settling land rights of tribal communities

36.3 Enhancing ownership rights in respect of natural resources and implementing of Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (Amendment) Act, 1996

36.4 Increasing irrigation of land owned by persons belonging to the Scheduled Tribes

36.5 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

37. Ministry of Tourism

37.1 Introducing Public - Private Partnerships in development, maintenance and operation of tourism infrastructure.

37.2 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

38. Ministry of Urban Employment & Poverty Alleviation

38.1 Urban Renewal Mission

38.2 Help realise housing rights for the urban poor

38.3 Promoting in the urban informal sector employment

38.4 HUDCO - policy paper on HUDCO's future strategy to be prepared and HUDCO to be reorganized within six months

38.5 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

39. Ministry of Urban Development

39.1 Urban Renewal Mission

39.2 Conservation and renewal of LBZ

39.3 Formulating the National policy for urban transport

39.4 Strengthening Urban Local Bodies

39.5 Mumbai's urban infrastructure needs - action to be initiated on the proposals of the Government of Maharashtra within the next six months

39.6 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

40. Ministry of Water Resources

40.1 Pursue the agenda for Inter-linking of rivers, starting with the south- bound rivers

40.2 Drawing up a time Schedule for completion of on going major irrigation projects

40.3 Implementing the accepted recommendations of the report of the task force set up to suggest measures for flood control

40.4 Improving water utilization efficiency

40.5 Appropriate regulation and management of groundwater

40.6 Catalyse new initiatives with a focus on irrigation within the next six months

40.7 Analyse steps to be taken for flood control in the north-east, including feasibility of setting up a North East Valley Authority within the next six months

40.8 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

41. Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports

41.1 Creation of world class infrastructure and capabilities for organizing Commonwealth Games 2010.

41.2 Formulating and implementing a National Policy for identifying and development of talented young sports persons with special focus on tribal youth.

41.3 Expanded programmes of camps for NSS and Nehru Yuva Kendras for the youth from the North-East Region and Jammu & Kashmir to camp in other parts of the country.

41.4 Institutional reform in terms of (i) decentralization, (ii) simplification, (iii) transparency, (iv) accountability and (v) e-governance

42. Planning Commission

42.1 Develop standard models of public-private partnerships for different categories of public services for implementation and operation of public projects / schemes

42.2 Create an apex committee to develop an Integrated Energy Policy to govern demand and supply side issues and address natural resource utilization, environmental and equity concerns

42.3 Rationalisation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes

42.4 Introducing and promoting district level planning / district level budgeting through local government institutions

42.5 National Development Council to meet regularly and to be used as an effective instrument of cooperative federalism

42.6 Finalise the Annual Plan of the Centre

43. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

43.1 Conferences of Collectors with the Prime Minister within the next six months

43.2 Administrative reforms - initial steps to be taken within the next six months

44. Ministry of Law & Justice

44.1 Reform of the criminal justice system - process to be started within the next six months

45. Prime Minister's Office

45.1 To address the problems of minorities in a comprehensive manner: PMO to commission a study by the Institutes set up by Justice Ahmadi to come up with tangible suggestions within the next six months

45.2 To organise a Conference of Chief Ministers.