The government announced on Apr. 25 the creation of a multisectoral commission aimed at supporting the comprehensive development of the Puno region. The new body is tasked with promoting initiatives that improve access to basic services such as health, drinking water, sanitation, education, connectivity, and energy.
This action follows a pledge by Luis Arroyo, president of the Council of Ministers, who said in his investiture speech that there is political will to advance a portfolio of projects for this part of the country. These projects include high-complexity hospitals, natural gas networks, road integration efforts, decontamination of Lake Titicaca, educational infrastructure improvements and urban upgrades.
The working group was established through Supreme Decree No. 061-2026-PCM. Its main responsibility will be to produce a report identifying priority actions for Puno as well as assigning responsibilities and setting implementation timelines for each sector involved.
According to the announcement, the commission will operate under the Presidency of the Council of Ministers (PCM) and be led by a high commissioner designated by ministerial resolution from PCM. Members will include representatives from ministries covering Education; Health; Agriculture and Irrigation; Transport and Communications; Housing, Construction and Sanitation; Production; Energy and Mines; Social Development and Inclusion—as well as regional authorities from Puno.
To fulfill its mandate effectively, the commission may invite local authorities from Puno along with experts or representatives from public or private organizations—including academic institutions or international bodies—when needed. The technical secretariat will be managed by PCM’s Decentralization Secretariat. The commission is set to function for one year after its installation within ten business days following publication in El Peruano.
