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The Centre is not considering any proposal to set up a dedicated ministry, parliamentary inspection committee or a separate policy framework for Union Territories (UTs), the Home Ministry told the Lok Sabha, asserting that current institutional mechanisms are adequate.
In a written reply, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said there is "no such proposal" under consideration. He added that the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs already plays a key role in oversight, advisory functions and review of UT administration.
The response came after Independent MP Umeshbhai Babubhai Patel flagged concerns over fragmented governance of UT-related subjects. Patel pointed out that responsibilities such as administration, development coordination and democratic representation are currently spread across multiple ministries, potentially affecting policy coherence and execution.
He also sought clarity on whether the government was considering a dedicated "Union Territory Affairs" ministry or department, a parliamentary inspection mechanism for closer monitoring, or a tailored policy framework for regions like Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, citing their unique administrative and geographical needs.
Rejecting these suggestions, the government said UTs are administered under Articles 239 to 241 of the Constitution, and existing coordination mechanisms — including inter-ministerial consultations — are sufficient to ensure smooth policy formulation and effective implementation of development programmes.
In a written reply, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said there is "no such proposal" under consideration. He added that the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs already plays a key role in oversight, advisory functions and review of UT administration.
The response came after Independent MP Umeshbhai Babubhai Patel flagged concerns over fragmented governance of UT-related subjects. Patel pointed out that responsibilities such as administration, development coordination and democratic representation are currently spread across multiple ministries, potentially affecting policy coherence and execution.
He also sought clarity on whether the government was considering a dedicated "Union Territory Affairs" ministry or department, a parliamentary inspection mechanism for closer monitoring, or a tailored policy framework for regions like Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, citing their unique administrative and geographical needs.
Rejecting these suggestions, the government said UTs are administered under Articles 239 to 241 of the Constitution, and existing coordination mechanisms — including inter-ministerial consultations — are sufficient to ensure smooth policy formulation and effective implementation of development programmes.
