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title: "Second Administrative Reforms Commission (2nd ARC)"
description: "The Second Administrative Reforms Commission (2005) issued 15 reports on Indian governance reform, from RTI to police restructuring—a core UPSC GS2 reference."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Second Administrative Reforms Commission was a 2005 Government of India advisory body that produced 15 reports recommending reforms to public administration and governance.
- How many reports did the Second Administrative Reforms Commission produce, and what were the most influential?
- Is the 2nd ARC a constitutional or statutory body?
- How does the 2nd ARC differ from the first Administrative Reforms Commission?
- Were the 2nd ARC recommendations actually implemented?

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