Government Institutes
Ministry of Finance (Bhutan)
The first step towards the creation of Ministry of Finance took place during the 16th session of the National Assembly held on the 9th July 1961. In pursuance of the earlier resolutions and decision, it was decided during this Assembly to establish an Accounts and Audit Committee called the Gyaltse Kha Lowa.
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Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs (Bhutan)
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Ministry of Economic Affairs (Bhutan)
Ministry of Economic Affairs vision is to promote a green and self reliant economy sustained by an IT enabled knowledge society guided by the philosophy of GNH.
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Ministry of Finance and Planning (Sri Lanka)
Ministry of Finance and Planning of Sri Lanka (Government of Sri Lanka) presently operates under His Excellency the President himself as the Minister of Finance. It is in charge of formulation of national economic and financial policies and strategies of the country. Formulation of fiscal policy and macro fiscal policy management, preparation of national development plan and management of financial resources, management of national tax policy and effective use of government revenue and coordination with the Central Bank on the formulation of monetary policies and overall macro economic management are some of its responsibilities.
In addition the coordination of public and private sector activities and facilitation of the private sector for economic development, coordination with international agencies and mobilization of foreign resources ensuring effective use, management and accounting for the consolidate fund and publication of annual accounts of the country on international standards, overall management of revenue agencies and administrative and monitoring functions in respect of state banking and financial institutions are conducted by this ministry.
The team of official who support His Excellency the president for the smooth functioning of the ministry includes a minister of state revenue, a deputy minister of finance, the Secretary to the Treasury and his deputies and set of professional in the respective fields including finance, economic affairs, planning, banking and administration.
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Planning Commission
The Planning Commission was set up by a Resolution of the Government of India in March 1950 in pursuance of declared objectives of the Government to promote a rapid rise in the standard of living of the people by efficient exploitation of the resources of the country, increasing production and offering opportunities to all for employment in the service of the community. The Planning Commission was charged with the responsibility of making assessment of all resources of the country, augmenting deficient resources, formulating plans for the most effective and balanced utilisation of resources and determining priorities. Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Chairman of the Planning Commission.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry administers two departments, the Department of Commerce and the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion. The head of the Ministry is a Minister of Cabinet rank.
Department of Disinvestment
The Department of Disinvestment was set up as a separate department on 10th December,1999 and was later renamed as Ministry of Disinvestment from 6th September,2001. From 27th May, 2004, the Department of Disinvestment is one of the Departments under the Ministry of Finance.
National Institute of Rural Development
Integrated rural development through holistic approach is a national commitment. The goal is to enrich the quality of life of the poor by meeting the basic needs and generating employment opportunities on a wider scale through decentralized planning. The mission of NIRD is to facilitate rural development vigorously through government and non-governmental initiatives. NIRD is the country's apex body for undertaking training, research, action research and consultancy functions in the rural development sector. It works as an autonomous organization supported by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India.
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
The main objective of Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is to act as the nodal agency for planning integrated development of the statistical system in the country and also to do coordination of statistical work with a view to identifying gaps in data availability or duplication of statistical work in respect of Departments of the Government of India and the State Statistical Bureaux (SSBs) and to suggest necessary remedial measures.
Ministry of Rural Development
Ministry of Rural Development has been acting as a catalyst effecting the change in rural areas through the implementation of wide spectrum of programmes which are aimed at poverty alleviation, employment generation, infrastructure development and social security. Over the years, with the experience gained, in the implementation of the programmes and in response to the felt needs of the poor, several programmes have been modified and new programmes have been introduced. This Ministry's main objective is to alleviate rural poverty and ensure improved quality of life for the rural population especially those below the poverty line. These objectives are achieved through formulation, development and implementation of programmes relating to various spheres of rural life and activities, from income generation to environmental replenishment.
Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DONER)was set up in September 2001 to act as the nodal Department of the Central Government to deal with matters pertaining to socio-economic development of the eight States of North East i.e. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim