This refers to the report “Centre takes the first step on lateral hiring, officers upset” (June 11). The move is a positive one and it is unfortunate that there are going to be efforts from some quarters to scuttle it. This initiative should be seen in its right perspective without attributing extraneous motives. Public-private partnership and smooth inter-sectoral mobility of resources, including talent, are essential for taking the country’s development agenda forward.
The selection of just ten disciplines and proposal to recruit just one each at the joint secretary level initially speaks volumes about the cautious approach of the government while
