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)
— Aditya Talwar · AIR 270
216 words18 paragraphs
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
Total words
18
Paragraphs
Reform-oriented and prescriptive
Tone