The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Dr. Gyanendra D. Bandgaiyan, Ex-Chief Economist, UNDP as Director General, National Centre for Good Governance under the Department of Personnel & Training for a period of three years which is extendable by another two years or upto 60 years of age, whichever is earlier.
About National Centre for Good Governance
-The Centre for Good Governance is the official Knowledge Partner and National Resource Centre' (KP & NRC) for the 'Department of Personnel and Training' (DoPT), Government of India (GoI).
-Key functions:
1. Creating a Gateway to various resources on RTI; managing the Portal management and providing Technical Inputs
2. Research, documentation and knowledge management
3. Providing technical support and advisory services to DoPT and Information Commissions
4. Facilitating stakeholder interactions