Question 20GS2GS2

Could provide for selective and political elections by Saddam Hussein did this in Iraq.

Main Body

Lateral entry refers to the process where existing experts who are found suitable for administration are recruited to the civil services based on merit and experience rather than regular exam-based entry.

Seen as a Reformative Step

1Induction of new talent by Nandar Mishra

2Promotion of innovative steps outside traditional bureaucracy eg M.S Swaminathan with Green Revolution

3Recognition of experiential merit rather than just bookish eg Martek Singh Dhliwwalia

4Breaking the red-tapion and closed frame attitude - (Niti Aayog)

5Expertise and specialization in subjects - by Sanjeev Saryal's economics

6Usage of lateral entry for building in private corporate affinity by Aruabh Kest as CEO of Niti Aayog

Criticisms and Controversies

1Opposition for creating an unrecognized selection channel

2could create 'frustrations of the bureaucracy'

3Lack of reservation in the process by Niti Aayog's recent order was cancelled

4Appealed by the traditionally selected bureaucratic lobby.

Way Forward

1Balanced selection process with incumbent of UPSC

2Institutionalize selection through parliament legislation

3Reservation - could be introduced for past

4Involvement of a colloquium with appellate and judicial members.

5Minimum qualifications should be clarified.

Lateral entry is a way to enhance the efficiency of our civil service system laboured with shifting of our existing civil servants (Yusufbai Tomllin)

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Conclusion

Lateral entry is a way to enhance the efficiency of our civil service system laboured with shifting of our existing civil servants (Yusufbai Tomllin)

24 words

Provides historical examples of lateral entry success
Identifies diverse benefits of lateral entry
Cites specific personalities and their contributions
Addresses innovation factor
Identifies criticisms and controversies
Mentions reservation issues and legal cancellation
Acknowledges resistance from traditional bureaucracy
Discusses specialization benefits
Proposes balanced approach to lateral entry
Suggests parliamentary institutionalization
Addresses qualification standardization
Includes judicial oversight through colloquium

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Topper

Aditya Talwar

AIR 2702025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

Civil Service Reforms and Lateral Entry

Civil Service Modernization through Lateral Entry

Writing Stats

240

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Reform-oriented and prescriptive

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