The State of Civil Services in India
Surely disappointing, but small mercy is that the frame remains in position. It’s battered a lot, yet largely functional. It remains resilient and has not collapsed like in many/most countries, but it’s value have deliberately been corroded in the last few years. Though the UPSC exam still attracts the finest that a generation has to offer, the fact is that the political class has completely taken over the civil services. What now?