The last batch of ICS was 1942. Nirmal Mukerji of Punjab cadre was the last and he retired as Cabinet Secretary. Between 1942 and 1948, there was no recruitment through competition. There was lateral recruitment to the IAS in 1947. I know three officers of Punjab cadre, RIN Malhotra who was Deputy Commissioner, Ferozepore when I was posted there in April 1956 and Rajinder Singh who retired as Chief Secretary, Punjab and SS Grewal who too retired as Cabinet Secretary. Another officer I know was SG Bose Mullik who was DC Delhi when I went on deputation to the Delhi Administration in October, 1961. He later became the second Vice Chairman of Delhi Development Authority. They were really stalwarts. At present, lateral appointments are only in the central government. The States have their full cadre of the IAS. The country will not be Babu
Agree entirely with Mr. Gupta , Mr. Singal and you . As a layman, purely an observation , no data to prove my point. The education and experience level of IAS aspirants of today far exceeds the past generation of IAS ‘s thus, the future is significantly more secure and needed.
Spot on KBS. You have said it all without any bias or prejudice.
In addition to the these lateral entrants-new coverts, celebrities including Raghu Ram Rajan, Arvind Panagariya, Montek Singh Ahluwalia and Sam Pitroda inspite of exceptional niche knowledge only left a marginal impact due their limited turf knowledge.
Although hyped as a big success initially the STD PCOs died an early death as it was an idea which had never been tried before anywhere in the world.
And you're absolutely right about the lateral entrants and even some renowned figures like Raghu Ram Rajan, Arvind Panagariya, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, and Sam Pitroda. Despite their exceptional niche knowledge, their impact often seems limited due to a lack of comprehensive turf knowledge.
The initial hype around these ideas often paints them as grand successes, but what about the aftermath? As you rightly pointed out, rarely do we see the obituaries of these initiatives once they fade away or fail to live up to their promise.
Thanks a ton for your insightful comment! It's crucial to approach these narratives with a discerning eye and keep a balanced perspective. Let's continue to explore and question the ever-evolving landscape of reforms. 🌟
The last batch of ICS was 1942. Nirmal Mukerji of Punjab cadre was the last and he retired as Cabinet Secretary. Between 1942 and 1948, there was no recruitment through competition. There was lateral recruitment to the IAS in 1947. I know three officers of Punjab cadre, RIN Malhotra who was Deputy Commissioner, Ferozepore when I was posted there in April 1956 and Rajinder Singh who retired as Chief Secretary, Punjab and SS Grewal who too retired as Cabinet Secretary. Another officer I know was SG Bose Mullik who was DC Delhi when I went on deputation to the Delhi Administration in October, 1961. He later became the second Vice Chairman of Delhi Development Authority. They were really stalwarts. At present, lateral appointments are only in the central government. The States have their full cadre of the IAS. The country will not be Babu
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Thanks for the historical perspective.
Agree entirely with Mr. Gupta , Mr. Singal and you . As a layman, purely an observation , no data to prove my point. The education and experience level of IAS aspirants of today far exceeds the past generation of IAS ‘s thus, the future is significantly more secure and needed.
Spot on KBS. You have said it all without any bias or prejudice.
In addition to the these lateral entrants-new coverts, celebrities including Raghu Ram Rajan, Arvind Panagariya, Montek Singh Ahluwalia and Sam Pitroda inspite of exceptional niche knowledge only left a marginal impact due their limited turf knowledge.
Although hyped as a big success initially the STD PCOs died an early death as it was an idea which had never been tried before anywhere in the world.
And you're absolutely right about the lateral entrants and even some renowned figures like Raghu Ram Rajan, Arvind Panagariya, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, and Sam Pitroda. Despite their exceptional niche knowledge, their impact often seems limited due to a lack of comprehensive turf knowledge.
The initial hype around these ideas often paints them as grand successes, but what about the aftermath? As you rightly pointed out, rarely do we see the obituaries of these initiatives once they fade away or fail to live up to their promise.
Thanks a ton for your insightful comment! It's crucial to approach these narratives with a discerning eye and keep a balanced perspective. Let's continue to explore and question the ever-evolving landscape of reforms. 🌟