Thiruvananthapuram MP's remarks come at a time when his party has criticised the scheme, with some even within the NDA slamming it for lack of reservation in appointments made through it.
UPSC recently announced a notification for recruiting joint, deputy secretaries & directors through lateral entry. Opposition parties claim it undermines reservation rights.
In 5th such recruitment drive since implementation of the scheme in 2018, Centre has released an ad announcing 45 vacancies for lateral entry posts. Oppn has slammed lack of reservation.
In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.
As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.
Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
Whatever the specific gains expected from lateral entry, a government that listens, is willing to heed the concerns of others, perhaps coalition partners more than the opposition, is a welcome new phase of Indian politics. Some of the most overweening decisions have in fact produced slender gains.
Whatever the specific gains expected from lateral entry, a government that listens, is willing to heed the concerns of others, perhaps coalition partners more than the opposition, is a welcome new phase of Indian politics. Some of the most overweening decisions have in fact produced slender gains.