Administrative reforms in India have been a continuous process aimed at improving the efficiency, accountability, transparency, responsiveness, and effectiveness of governance. In the context of the BRICS administrative system, India's reforms reflect the country's efforts to modernize public administration while addressing developmental challenges, strengthening democratic institutions, and promoting inclusive growth. These reforms have evolved from the colonial administrative framework to a citizen-centric, technology-driven, and performance-oriented governance model. After independence, India inherited a centralized administrative structure from the British. The government initiated reforms to transform this system into one suited for a democratic welfare state. The establishment of the Planning Commission, Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC), and various committees marked the beginning of systematic administrative reform. The First Administrative Reforms Commission (1966–1970) made comprehensive recommendations concerning personnel administration, financial management, district administration, public sector enterprises, and Centre-State relations. Many of its recommendations influenced subsequent reforms. The Second Administrative Reforms Commission (2005–2009) further strengthened governance by emphasizing ethics in administration, e-governance, citizen-centric administration, crisis management,