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Gudelli SrujanaAIR 55· 2024

Question Q7Analyse and suggest measuresGS2GS2

How does the politicization of the civil services corrode the 'steel frame' of governance in India? What measures can be implemented to counteract this effect? (Answer in 150 words)

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Former RBI Governor Bimal Takem said the collective nature of relation between civil services and politicians is detrimental to the society. Effect of politicization of civil services on governance: (1) The partial nature of relations affect the civil service values. (2) Also it is less effective. (3) Erodes public trust. (4) Against non-partisanship. (5) Corruption thrives. (6) Public welfare gets ethicized.

Transparency and accountability gets affected. (8) Against Dhooma (Bhagavad Gita). Measures required: (1) Estt skill training of the civil servants (2nd ARC). (2) Two levels of mandatory accountability check (2nd ARC) - once after 14 years and again after 20 years of service. (3) Use of ICT in the governance (Hota Committee). (4) Code of Ethics (2nd ARC). The civil servants as said by Sardar Vallabhai Patel acts as a steel frame by acting under the veil of ignorance.

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Conclusion

The civil servants as said by Sardar Vallabhai Patel acts as a steel frame by acting under the veil of ignorance.

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Gudelli Srujana

AIR 552024

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Topic

Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

Civil Services Ethics and Governance

Politicization of Civil Services

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