R Balasubramaniam

The writer is the Member-HR of the Capacity Building Commission, Government of India.

R Balasubramaniam

Listening to communities: The first step towards lasting development

Listening is the first act of dignity restoration. It communicates to the community that their experience is valid, their knowledge is respected

Updated On: 08 Jul 2026 | 9:50 PM IST

'Karmachari' to 'karmayogi': PM Modi's blueprint to future-proof governance

What distinguishes Mission Karmayogi is that it is not a cosmetic HR update. It is a values-driven transformative redesign of India's civil services with focus on performance

Updated On: 15 Sep 2025 | 11:32 PM IST