Question 17GS2GS2
Q.17) Lateral entry into civil services is seen as a reformative step, yet it continues to attract criticism and controversy. Discuss. (15 marks, 250 words)
Introduction
Hota Committee and the 2nd ARC recommended for reforms in civil services through lateral entry to strengthen the steel frame of our country.
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Main Body
Lateral entry - A reformative steps:
1Fills vacancy - There are more than 1500+ vacancies at all India service level (Lateral Entry fills the gap)
2Provides specialised expertise - in age of digital era AI new issues (cyber security)
3Improves governance - role in NITI Aayog 3 year Action Agenda
How Criticisms and controversy exist:
1Bypasses the merit system - log UPSC CSE exam
2Short term tenure - can hinder long term accountability
3Coordination with existing bureaucracy - may be difficult
4Demoralizes the service officers - of inequality with lateral entrants
4Demoralizes the service officers - of inequality with lateral entrants
How Criticisms and controversy exist:
1Bypasses the merit system - log UPSC CSE exam
2Short term tenure - can hinder long term accountability
3Coordination with existing bureaucracy - may be difficult
4Demoralizes the service officers - of inequality with lateral entrants
Suggestions/Way Ahead:
1Clear guidelines for transparent recruitment - as suggested by Swindercommittee
2Performance evaluation - on ground training before induction
3on ground training before induction
4Balanced approach - hybrid model with existing bureaucracy and field domain experts
Transparency and specialisation have to find a balance to ensure one strenth of Indian bureaucracy
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Conclusion
Transparency and specialisation have to find a balance to ensure one strenth of Indian bureaucracy
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Examiner score
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Topper
DIVYA
AIR 1822025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Role of Civil Services in a Democracy
Civil Services - Recruitment and Structure
Writing Stats
248
Total words
20
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