Question Q.17Discuss.GS2GS2

Lateral entry into civil services is seen as a reformative step, yet it continues to attract criticism and controversy. Discuss.

Introduction

Lateral entry move as recruitment of individuals from private sector at joint-lecturing level having domain knowledge and expertise.

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Main Body

Lateral entry move as recruitment of individuals from private sector at joint-lecturing level having domain knowledge and expertise. Lateral entry as reformative step due to following reasons: (1) It will invite expertise and knowledge persons thus increasing speciality of service delivery. Civil private infrastructure arm under domain of NFAI. (2) Efficient jurisdiction of bureaucracy will ensuring resourcefulness and capacity building. (3) Will make bureaucracy adaptable

flexible and customer-oriented. (4) Also recommended by Hota Committee, to increase effectiveness and good governance. However, lateral entry has faced following critics: (1) Favoritism, nepotism and biased recruitment, thus compromising the purpose. (2) Lateral entry might demotivate to students to work hard for competitive exams. (3) Low lead to discrimination practice for political and socio-economic gains.

4Lack of acceptance of new lateral players from exclusive traditional bureaucracy, thus creating silos in governance framework. With fair recruitment moulded by transparent procedures and adhering to Agamid Committee recommendations (ethos, skills, equality, efficiency) civil services can serve its purpose.

— PRAJAPATI JITENDRA · AIR 287

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Conclusion

With fair recruitment moulded by transparent procedures and adhering to Agamid Committee recommendations (ethos, skills, equality, efficiency) civil services can serve its purpose.

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AIR 2872025

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Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

Civil Services Reforms

Lateral Entry in Civil Services

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