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Saturday, January 3, 2026
TopicAppraisal

Topic: Appraisal

In UP, appraisals of DMs & DCs now linked to how much investment they draw to their districts

Govt order says these officers will now have to mention about increase in investment and CD ratio in their districts in the column for self-appraisal in annual confidential report.

Army’s proposed 360-degree evaluation isn’t the best move. Take lessons from civil services

While implementing the proposed 360-degree appraisal method, the Army should keep in mind that its existing system isn’t bad, inefficient, corroded or corrupt.

MP govt order letting DMs evaluate forest officers puts conservation in jeopardy — IFS Association

In letter to administration, association says order also violates SC ruling that reporting authority can be from outside of dept only for principal chief conservator of forests.

On Camera

India’s urban co-op banks are turning the page—crisis to cautious revival, one metric at a time

With bad loans shrinking & capital buffers stronger, urban co-op banks’ new umbrella body NUCFDC is now prioritising rollout of digital transformation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.