This initiative will help build institutional memory for the government and enhance transparency in governance.
Patna: The General Administration Department (GAD) has published a searchable compilation of all circulars issued between 2022 and 2024. This step is a significant effort towards promoting transparency, ease of governance, and institutional continuity. The formal launch of this compilation was carried out by Deepak Singh, Additional Chief Secretary of the Land and Revenue Department.
While speaking at the launch event, Deepak Singh emphasized the crucial role of institutional memory in governance, ensuring that knowledge and policies are preserved even after officials retire. He stated that these efforts will help retain institutional knowledge and prevent any disruptions in government operations.
Key Features of the Compilation
This compilation will serve as a one-stop reference for government officials and the general public, aiding in policymaking, decision-making, and compliance. It has been developed with the following objectives:
Providing clear guidelines for administrative procedures.
Promoting transparency in governance.
Preserving institutional memory for future officials.
Enhancements for User-Friendly Access
During the event, Deepak Singh suggested several improvements to make the compilation more accessible, such as:
A drop-down menu for easy navigation.
Keyword search functionality in both English and Hindi.
Grouping of master circulars for quick reference.
Several senior officials were present at the event, including Deepak K. Singh, Additional Chief Secretary, Revenue & Land Reforms Department,
Dr. B. Rajender, Additional Chief Secretary, General Administration Department,
Dr. N. Saravana Kumar, Principal Secretary, Food & Consumer Protection Department, Anjani Kumar Singh, Secretary, Law Department, Lokesh Singh, Secretary, Rural Development Department, Mohd. Sohail, Secretary, General Administration Department, Rachna Patil, Special Secretary, General Administration Department, Rahul Kumar, Special Secretary, Finance Department
