Q.2 The civil services held India together after Independence, but if the country's potential is to be realised, existing problems of inefficiency and inaction must be fixed. In light of this, examine the factors responsible for inefficiency and suggest the reforms. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-bureaucracy-reforms-civil-services-pm-narendra-modi-7572196/ In the intro, mention the need for a proactive, imaginative, technology-savvy, enabling bureaucracy. In the body, mention the important role played by the civil bureaucracy in the development of a country. In the next part, mention the issues such as lack of willingness to take the decision and judicial overreach. In the suggestions mention … Continue reading Q.2 The civil services held India together after Independence, but if the country’s potential is to be realised, existing problems of inefficiency and inaction must be fixed. In light of this, examine the factors responsible for inefficiency and suggest the reforms. (15 Marks)