The government has mooted two initiatives to revitalise and diversify the genes of the bureaucracy. The first one is to allot cadres after the foundation course. The second initiative is the call for ten posts at the joint secretary level from outside. Will the regular IAS cadre allow these outsiders to function without placing stumbling blocks?
One way is to ensure that these joint secretaries are placed directly under the ministers. No additional secretary or secretary should have any control over them. Another idea -- a new cadre. Anyone who has 15 years of service, and is below 42, is eligible.
