Topic: Role of civil services in a democracy.
4. One reason why attempts to skill officers have not worked in the past has been issues related to promotions and postings. That has prevented the right man from being posted in the right job and the widespread perception that the IAS has failed in the area of economic development. Critically analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
Taking into account Covid and global events, it is apparent that while policy intentions were excellent, their implementation has not yielded the intended results. Clearly, our implementation capabilities need to be more effective.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about civil services reforms which are needed in the country.
Directive word:
Critically analyze – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a balanced judgment on the topic.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context of civil services of the country and their role in India’s administration and economic development.
Body:
First, write about the various in the civil services ecosystem of the country.
Next, write about the reforms which are needed in the present times – rewarding good per romancing, improved accountability mechanisms and preventing abuse of power.
Next, cite suggestions of various committees in this regard.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
