There is not only a need to induct professionals in the ministries, but it is equally important that they are given the space to express their views on files and in meetings.
DMK working president M.K. Stalin Sunday demanded the immediate withdrawal of the proposal, calling it a move aimed at nullifying reservation for Dalits and backward classes.
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ISRO’s LMV3 rocket set off the CMS-03 satellite from Sriharikota Sunday. It weighs 4,410 kg, will primarily serve Indian Navy and has a life of at least 15 years.
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I fear, the existing bureaucracy may sabotage the experiment because there is inertia in the system and the existing bureaucrat will not like unwanted entry in their cozy domain. Catching thief’s collar is not easy task in the Sand Desert of Public Administration (in which thief is 1 km ahead of the police)
No, it is not a panacea for all ills. However, it is a much-needed step to bring expertise into policy making, and introduce a performance culture so lacking in the IAS. We should be prepared that efforts will be made to ensure that this modest experiment (only 10 joint secretaries are being so recruited) fails. That should not deter the PM from pushing ahead with measures to reform the functioning of government.
Siraj Hussain sahab has expressed his views very candidly.
The green note sheet in every file in every government office, is meant to record the decision making process about any issues under consideration. Officers should be enboldened to express their true views on the green sheet, so that a considered view can help appropriate decison making in the Ministries.
Monopoly is an inefficient mechanism, as stated in a number economic texts. What happened in the Indian bureucracy is monopolisation of top eheleons by IAS. Personnel from other servives are badly needed at JS and above levels to allow matured and techinically sound decision making.
Recognition of the Government to the need for lateral entry, is a recognition of the inefficiencies of the bureaucratic machinary at top levels. Diversification at top levels will help in sound decision making in the government
I fear, the existing bureaucracy may sabotage the experiment because there is inertia in the system and the existing bureaucrat will not like unwanted entry in their cozy domain. Catching thief’s collar is not easy task in the Sand Desert of Public Administration (in which thief is 1 km ahead of the police)
No, it is not a panacea for all ills. However, it is a much-needed step to bring expertise into policy making, and introduce a performance culture so lacking in the IAS. We should be prepared that efforts will be made to ensure that this modest experiment (only 10 joint secretaries are being so recruited) fails. That should not deter the PM from pushing ahead with measures to reform the functioning of government.
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Siraj Hussain sahab has expressed his views very candidly.
The green note sheet in every file in every government office, is meant to record the decision making process about any issues under consideration. Officers should be enboldened to express their true views on the green sheet, so that a considered view can help appropriate decison making in the Ministries.
Monopoly is an inefficient mechanism, as stated in a number economic texts. What happened in the Indian bureucracy is monopolisation of top eheleons by IAS. Personnel from other servives are badly needed at JS and above levels to allow matured and techinically sound decision making.
Recognition of the Government to the need for lateral entry, is a recognition of the inefficiencies of the bureaucratic machinary at top levels. Diversification at top levels will help in sound decision making in the government