Describe any two function of the prime minister's office
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Functions of PM Office:-
To set an example and provide guidance to all other government institutions as the second leading office of the Public Sector in the country.
To facilitate and co-ordinate various public events presided over by the Hon. Prime Minister.
To provide an excellent service by co-ordinating all Government Ministries, Departments and Institutions.
To facilitate Hon. P.M. to maintain cordial relationships with foreign missions and diplomats.
To answer the questions raised in parliament and to extend fullest co-operation in implementing policies & decisions of the government.
To take action with regard to bills, reports etc., presented to Parliament through the Hon. Prime Minister.
To regulate and follow up the activities regarding the Action Plan on SAARC Social Charter.
To grant permission of the Hon. Prime Minister for Government officers and MPs to travel abroad for various purposes.
To co-ordinate and make arrangements in respect of foreign visits of the Hon. Prime Minister.
To arrange media coverage of the State and National ceremonies as well as other special occasions to which the Hon. Prime Minister participates as the Chief Guest.
To carry out the administration and development activities of the Prime Minister’s office.
To implement Training and other career development programmes for officers of the Prime Minister’s Office.
To maintain the Prime Minister’s Office, the Official Residence and the circuit Bungalows up to the standard.
To provide necessary contribution for various religious and social activities of the country.
To carry out the Programme to Improve Positive Attitudes of Sri Lankans Towards Creating a Nobel Society with Economic Development.
Some of the important matters :
1) Important defence-related issues;
2) Decorations, both civilian and defence, where Presidential approval is required;
3) All important policy issues;
4)Proposals for appointment of Indian Heads of Missions abroad and requests for grant of agreement for foreign Heads of Missions posted to India;
5) All important decisions relating to the Cabinet Secretariat;
6) Appointments to State Administrative Tribunals and the Central Administrative Tribunal, UPSC, Election Commission, Appointment of members of statutory/constitutional Committees, Commissions attached to various Ministries;
7) All policy matters relating to the administration of the Indian Administrative Service and other Civil Services and administrative reforms;
8) Special Packages announced by the Prime Minister for States are monitored in the PMO and periodical reports submitted to Prime Minister