G.O.Ms.No.2, Formation of Sustainable Development Goals Units, 2020
The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (OP) Department issued Government Order Ms. No. 2 on 23 January 2020 to constitute Sustainable Development Goals units within the Planning and Development Department and its identified bodies. The units coordinate and monitor work connected with Sustainable Development Goal 8, Decent Work and Economic Growth, and Goal 12, Sustainable Consumption and Production.
What the government order does
Government Order Ms. No. 2, dated 23 January 2020, creates Sustainable Development Goals units for the Planning and Development Department at the Secretariat and in identified Heads of Department. These units are intended to support departmental monitoring and coordination of programmes considered important for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
The order follows an earlier decision to establish Sustainable Development Goals units at Secretariat, Head of Department, division, district and sub-district levels. It also refers to an existing State Level High Power Committee chaired by the Chief Secretary to Government and eight Working Groups covering all 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Goals covered
The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Planning and Development Department, is identified as Chairman for the following goals under Working Groups 5 and 6:
- Goal 8, Decent Work and Economic Growth.
- Goal 12, Sustainable Consumption and Production.
The Sustainable Development Goals have targets for achievement by 2020, 2025 and 2030.
Units and officials
Government Order Ms. No. 2 constitutes units with the following officials:
- Planning and Development Department at the Secretariat: Additional Chief Secretary, Deputy Secretary (SP), Officer on Special Duty, Under Secretary (Per), Section Officer (SP) and Assistant Section Officer (SP).
- State Planning Commission: Member Secretary as Chairperson, Head of Division (Industries, Power and Transport) as Coordinator, and specified planning officials as members.
- Economics and Statistics: Additional Director (State Income) as Chairperson, Assistant Director (State Income) and Statistical Officer as members.
Coordination responsibilities
The Sustainable Development Goals unit teams must work closely with the Sustainable Development Goals cell under the Planning and Development Department, the Working Groups, State, district and field offices, and other institutions working on the goals. Their work is directed towards achieving the relevant and connected Goals 8 and 12 for Tamil Nadu.
Relevance to land and property
Government Order Ms. No. 2 is an internal administrative arrangement for Sustainable Development Goals monitoring and coordination. The source text does not change land ownership, land classification, planning permission, registration, revenue records or property-related charges.
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Common questions
Does Government Order Ms. No. 2 change my land records or ownership rights?
No land record or ownership change is set out in the document. It creates administrative units for monitoring and coordinating Sustainable Development Goals work.
Which Sustainable Development Goals are assigned to the Planning and Development Department?
The document identifies Goal 8, Decent Work and Economic Growth, and Goal 12, Sustainable Consumption and Production.
Which organisations receive Sustainable Development Goals units?
The document lists the Planning and Development Department at the Secretariat, the State Planning Commission and Economics and Statistics.
Who coordinates the Sustainable Development Goals unit in the State Planning Commission?
The Head of Division (Industries, Power and Transport) is designated as Coordinator. The Member Secretary is the Chairperson.
