India’s ‘steel frame’ does need a check
The HinduIndia’s governance challenges demand urgent reforms to modernise its bureaucracy. However, persistent challenges within the IAS and the wider bureaucracy have highlighted the urgent need for administrative reforms to unlock India’s true economic potential. The legacy and challenges of the IAS The IAS, often called India’s “steel frame”, traces its origins to the colonial Indian Civil Service. Government’s push for reform Recognising the limitations of the IAS-centric administrative model, the Modi government has sought to diversify governance by introducing lateral entry into senior bureaucratic positions. The Modi government’s recent U-turn on lateral entry appointments, reportedly due to political pressure from political allies, underscores the contentious nature of this reform.
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