The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is likely to get leaner and, apparently, meaner in the coming weeks.In 2017, the Niti Aayog had asked the states to reorganize ministries and departments to ensure better governance, accountability and swifter decision-making.The six-member state committee set up by Yogi Adityanath to work out the modalities of the reorganization has sought to reduce 99 departments to 57.The cabinet that reviewed the recommendations of committee has deferred the final decision. "The cabinet was of view that state departments should correspond with those at centre," said state minister Siddhartha Nath Singh.A final blue print for reorganization is being prepared and would be put up for cabinet approval soon. The centre has formed new departments like water conservation. "The Niti Aayog had given a road map and suggested actions needed for speedy development of UP. The strength of the council of ministers in UP is 43, including the Chief Minister.

Source: Economic Times July 03, 2019 05:03 UTC