Role of Civil Services in a Democracy
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Introduction / Concept |
Civil services are the backbone of government policy-making, implementation, and service delivery in a democracy. They assist elected representatives with their knowledge, experience, and understanding of public affairs. Lord Curzon (and later Sardar Patel) referred to it as the "Steel Frame of India." |
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Background / Current Context |
The current structure of Indian Civil Services was initiated by Lord Cornwallis. After independence, Sardar Patel emphasized the retention of All India Services. Currently, civil services play a vital role in achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat @2047. |
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