10.
Harmonization:
Facilitate harmonization of actions across different layers of government,
especiallywhen involving cross-cutting and overlapping issues acrossmultiple sectors; through
communication, coordination, collaboration and convergence amongst all stakeholders. The
emphasis will be on bringing all together on an integrated and holistic approach to
development.
11.
Conflict Resolution:
Provide a platform for mutual resolution of inter-sectoral,
inter-departmental, inter-state as well as centre-state issues; facilitating consensus
acceptable and beneficial to all, to bring about clarity and speed in execution.
12.
Coordinating interface with the World:
Be the nodal point for strategically harnessing global
expertise and resources coming in from across nations, multi-lateral institutions and other
international organisations, in India’s developmental process.
13.
Internal Consultancy:
Offer an internal consultancy function to central and state governments
on policy and program design; providing frameworks adhering to basic design principles such
as decentralization, flexibility and a focus on results. This would include specialised skills such
as structuring and executing Public Private Partnerships.
14.
Capacity building:
Enable capacity building and technology up-gradation across government,
benchmarking with latest global trends and providing managerial and technical knowhow.
15.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
Monitor the implementation of policies and programmes, and
evaluate their impact; through rigorous tracking of performance metrics and comprehensive
program evaluations. This will not only help identify weaknesses and bottlenecks for
necessary course correction, but also enable data-driven policy making; encouraging greater
efficiency as well as effectiveness.
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