preparation in 2012, in conjunction with nationwide consultations by organisations representing citizens’ groups, notably women’s, dalits’ and youth organisations. The Eleventh Plan aimed for faster and more inclusive growth than previous plans. Inclusiveness was to be achieved by ensuring that growth was broad-based and was combined with programmes aimed at overcoming deficiencies in critical areas, for example by increasing access to health, education and other essential services. Governance Improving governance is seen as essential to achieving better outcomes for government policies and programmes. The Planning Commission’s mid-term appraisal of the Eleventh Plan, released in 2010, saw implementation of the recommendations of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission as a priority, and especially the simplification of the procedures of central and state government. Further information National Portal of India: india.gov.in Commonwealth Secretariat: www.thecommonwealth.org Commonwealth Governance: www.commonwealthgovernance.org I n d i a Governance institutions Commonwealth Governance Handbook 2013/14 175 Election Commission of India: eci.nic.in Lok Sabha (House of the People): loksabha.nic.in Rajya Sabha (Council of States): rajyasabha.nic.in Supreme Court of India: supremecourtofindia.nic.in Planning Commission: planningcommission.nic.in Central Vigilance Commission: cvc.nic.in Prime Minister’s Office: www.pmindia.nic.in Ministry of Law and Justice: lawmin.nic.in Ministry of Finance: finmin.nic.in Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry: commerce.nic.in Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry: dipp.nic.in Reserve Bank of India: www.rbi.org.in National Stock Exchange of India: www.nseindia.com Bureau of Indian Standards: www.bis.org.in Securities and Exchange Board of India: www.sebi.gov.in Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority: www.irda.gov.in Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority: pfrda.org.in Telecom Regulatory Authority: www.trai.gov.in Central Electricity Regulatory Commission: www.cercind.gov.in National Assessment and Accreditation Council: www.naac.gov.in
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