The biggest myth about IAS officers is they're all-powerful

[@sudhirpatil3434]

Now that he has retired- he has found his voice....

[@anandsh127]

Very true

[@kaushikhande8460]

true

[@ramizhussain8747]

Voluntarily retired ***

[@VivekSamson]

@Pradeep Singh so basically it serves no purpose of serving people at all except of course enjoying allowances and benefits.

[@saimbaig3642]

@Pradeep Singh according to the rules of crpc

[@shivangdixit007]

India needs civil services reforms, police reform, medical reforms, education reform, social reform, economic reforms, etc. Is there any of reform which india doesnt need ?😞

[@pothannasetti]

We need real independence

[@kamalkumar7978]

The most we need is political reform.

[@shivamsharma-ow3kf]

@@kamalkumar7978 we need rules and laws made by indian people not queen victioria's ipc and crpc.

[@alenpaul2523]

@@shivamsharma-ow3kf no you are wrong

[@shrikantmaknikar4619]

India needs Communism

[@Honale]

Watching this interview urges and tempts me to read his book, and try to understand the genuine nature of the Indian bureaucracy.

[@pardeeptandon6730]

India needs administrative reforms more than economic reforms.

[@gaganBhaisaab]

Can't agree more. Social Change is like a car. You can't have AI and automated cars on one hand but Governance by primitive, unaccountable, whimsical administration

[@swapnilkaushik2565]

Couldn't disagree more

[@pardeeptandon6730]

Swapnil Kaushik : The basic structure of our administration is the same as what was made by Britishers whose aim was to with few bureaucrats maintain its rule over India. This has no place in democratic country.

[@ritagautam8996]

India need political Reform rather then any other reform

[@LordMoon-cy4xy]

India needs Political reforms...other reforms will automatically follow...

[@samkumar5520]

Any politician can make an IAS feel like handicapped any time. Very very unfortunate.

[@SOURABH7566]

Truee

[@SOURABH7566]

What's the point of working so hard and enp up like this

[@amithsingh2343]

Not only politicians even an advocate can do that

[@premreddy5958]

Harsh reality

[@anantjoshi2422]

an educated high end officer becoming d## in front of politicians and eating of money.. I would never ask my kids to become such credit. These people serve bldy politicians but no where country.. shame

[@Machaivelli]

13:14 4 siblings in the IAS 😶😶😶😶😶 IMAGINE the plight of their cousins now haha 😅😅😅🙏

[@Motorhead09z]

Lol

[@akshaysinha1993]

Ye log Sharma ji ke bacche hain kya?

[@Abhilash9145]

Kannan Gopinathan IAS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKmyoZh3d66KjtE

[@sternelsonyraphael9730]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@yourblackstar19]

My grandfather (senior IAS) and all his 5 brothers were IAS. So was my great grandfather .. along with IAS, an engineer. I personally think the job isn’t fun. 😛😛

[@saeedahmednaik5143]

After hard success of getting passed IAS they have work under less educated or uneducated illeterat sometimes criminal background politicians this is really shameful

[@akshaysinha1993]

I sensed great disappointment in the interviewer's tone, when the guy didn't say anything bad about the Modi Government.

[@himanshujuneja4467]

Well, intelligent people say a lot without saying it. But one should be intelligent enough to understand.

[@SGCampusUnfilterd]

@@himanshujuneja4467 hahah keh ke le li .nice one

[@SGCampusUnfilterd]

Samajdar ko ishara Kafi hai

[@mukulsharma2832]

Bole toh no response is also a response.

[@ShabnamShaikhAhmed]

That’s the one of the good quality of IAS

[@rahulkumar12987]

I can see the confidence of cracking up UPSC example... still in his body language and makes him look much younger than what age is he in present time....power of self belief I say this....

[@sujandangi]

People in comments are talking like they themselves are the lady justice... Like only we are good honest citizens and everyone else in power is corrupt... Come on..... Any country is as good as it's citizens.... Average out the character of 1.3 billion people and you have got India. If every person starts caring about our nation even a little bit more we can have a huge difference..... India has everything resources, manpower, culture, diversity--- just that we miss one part true love for India-- otherwise we wouldn't be littering everywhere (see the "mother" Ganga), following the rules (as simple as queues) and so on... In simple terms WE ARE THE MOST HYPOCRITIC people on the Earth. AND WE DO NOT HAVE GUTS TO ACCEPT THE REALITY. Jai Hind.

[@soniapriyadharsini]

S Singh well said...

[@amitsao009]

I was preparing for Civils at some point in time and I observed this social hypocricy accompanied by arrogance in our society.. BJP's IT cell has fueled this arrogance to great heights..

[@sujandangi]

@@amitsao009 What if we as a citizen don't accept it and do what our core values teach us. Just focus on ourselves and friends. No one can force their agenda in our brain. Btw my preparation is still on :)

[@tnverma_india]

S Singh in india everyone is master in preaching others while indulging in corrupt practices themselves

[@ThatGuy-es8xt]

So true Sir, so true!

[@DrSurajitGoraiMD]

Lateral entry is definitely important as like Medical service can't be controlled by a person who is not expert in medicine.

[@shinchannohara2924]

Clinicians can't have any experience about framing policies.

[@rudrakshsinghkatal5609]

​@@shinchannohara2924 how will you frame policies when you don't know what the policy requires ?

[@bahubalbaba7886]

Jack of all trades & master of none is what defines an IAS officer. They just pass the buck or pushing the files. Very few of them are creative or do leadership roles in their districts. They are just there for the perks and ill gotten wealth.

[@bindutiwari4263]

@@bahubalbaba7886 extremely ignorant take

[@ashisharyan9150]

Ha lateral entry important taaki bade bade businessman top post pr aa jaye aur apne manmani se desh ka niyam badle aur tode

[@pearhat640]

This was a calming interview. Questions were good and responses were insightful.

[@virtualmaza513]

It's better to end VIP culture. Equality is absolutely necessary . Laws have to be made reguarding this aspect. VIP culture is really dangerous for our country. Just because you clear an exam no matter how difficult it is you can't trouble others each and every person has their own dignity and they deserve respect .

[@kezung]

The interviewer interrupts very rudely in what is otherwise an insightful and interesting discourse on the civil services.

[@VikasKumar-pp4qr]

Exactly she seems to be somewhat ordering his response quickly meanwhile he is humble and calm...she won't understand this because humility is rare and it comes with so much hard work and perseverance..

[@VikasKumar-pp4qr]

Exactly she seems to be somewhat ordering his response quickly meanwhile he is humble and calm...she won't understand this because humility is rare and it comes with so much hard work and perseverance..

[@ragnar5166]

This lady lacks basic courtesy... Trying to play devils advocate which she is incapable of...

[@anjalisingh5653]

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam... Most respected admirable talented person & President of india said that in his autobiography (wings of fire) "He did a sign on a bill which was slightly unconstitutional under the pressure of Cabinet Ministers.... & they represented the bill in way that Mr Kalam had no option" Hence, It's not that people who do under pressure work is quite easy to do or to not do.... Nd it's most of the ministers are corrupt nd we the people are responsible for making these kind of ministers ( MPs/MLAs)

[@0subham1]

meanwhile one more IAS resigns.

[@12349Nitin]

Communists needs to go

[@philomenathomas1619]

Atleast one person who is true to himself in supporting IAS officer ...Kannan ...I feel many Beaurocrates should have the same attitude in analysising the opposing wrongs in correct way of doing things ...

[@vaibhavuniyal1842]

Peak Malayali retardation.🤚

[@diogenes7419]

Dumb

[@Kim-jo8px]

@@nabeel9020 Jihadi spotted

[@rushimetangale656]

The reason of his resignation was political...and no administrator should indulge in politics...as he has to serve both sides of table....no matter who is right or wrong..... Kannan Gopinath behaved like an anarchist

[@prashantsolanki007]

@@rushimetangale656 lol he behaves for the injustice. You may not like it because you are the part of that injustice and benefitting from it but that doesn't makes anyone anarchist. I think you don't know what anarchist please google it then using big words.

[@sanatsrivastava2814]

Jeez, can you let him finish his entire sentence before cutting him off like one billion times? Prepare your questions in advance or atleast gauge the mannerisms of respecting the person you're interviewing.

[@ramkumarr1725]

It is not only the case that IAS are generalists. Even when you read operational books like "The Goal", after a stint in managing a plant at ground level, the person is moved to a variety of roles like sales, r&d, strategy and so on in which they have low practical knowledge so that they can be prepared for execution roles.

[@ragnar5166]

This lady lacks basic courtesy... Trying to play devils advocate which she is incapable of...

[@ramanansui629]

She was perfect. I don't know why are you whining.

[@ramanansui629]

@@rodya7773 Exactly.

[@abijithp92]

She was really professional

[@missionpehlapageair1holypdf]

she did well, i like the way she conducted the interview

[@sudhanshusingh3198]

Why not the ministers give Exams, Cause for them IAS,IPS are selected so they will be sharing same Intel. as The most of others

[@abhisheksahu3202]

Then whats the guarantee that these so called educated ias and ips will not be corrupt?

[@ASK__AnnimalleShivaKumar]

because politicians has to pass #democratic mandate as we know democratic mandate we people should aware when we are voting! thank you.

[@abhisheksahu3202]

@@ASK__AnnimalleShivaKumar exactly, this is what i learnt last year in 9th standard polity, these ppl dont even know d of democracy.

[@shivamsrivastava664]

democracy hai islie... most neta anpdh hote isilie to bureaucrats bante hai help krne k lie unhe...

[@PPSRHD]

@@abhisheksahu3202 exactly. A politician is an ELECTED person. They are only there because the people willed it. They have more power over a politician than an IAS. You can't even chose who will be an IAS. People just think that just because the selection levels are low and training is a lot it is a God given position. IAS are peons on a Powerhigh. They have all the power and hardly any accountability.

[@pranjalthakur1082]

Most of the people I knew who were preparing for the IAS didn't care much about power to change the society, they just cared about having power and misusing it. And that is all most of the newcomers have become. That zeal to bring change with the power you have is completly gone. Also, IAS officers get hefty packages from Corporate now, so most of the high performers who are tired of Politicians quit, only the ones who are Yes man and want to misuse their power stay.

[@abhisheksingh-gm6xu]

Bhai reservation wale honge

[@RRRR-io1pq]

Bhai lgta h tera kata h upsc me...... Angoor khatte🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂

[@angaatkeeda7971]

That's very true. My girlfriend is a new IAS officer (2018 batch) and she's noticing some truly disturbing things in the bureaucracy.

[@vaibhavsingh1546]

Chal jhoote.

[@wingsoffire3449]

@@angaatkeeda7971 who is that😅

[@devashishcv54chandi30]

In India, Nobody is much powerful than leader doesn't matter however you are..

[@pratikjoshi7653]

Stranglehold of IAS must go away. Non IAS services like IPS, IRS, IES should be given equal opportunities to lead also.

[@fathersahab8762]

True

[@MA-yq5nh]

Liked his vocabulary and metallic voice

[@ramanansui629]

@@rodya7773 Exactly. He is an IAS and his accent sucks. I think he was busy sucking the blood of citizens.

[@mondiramaji791]

@@ramanansui629 I don't think having an accent that pleases is as important as being capable to take the responsibility.

[@bsp3615]

Is this model introduced in colonial era to treat the citizens of country as slaves and still continues....

[@bsp3615]

It all depends upon who anybody is and what species one is...

[@VivekSamson]

@Kartikey Mishra he is talking about education model is all following orders .

[@Abhilash9145]

Kannan Gopinathan IAS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKmyoZh3d66KjtE

[@dharmarajan7030]

Ultimately, when one realises that God alone is all powerful it is too late for a lot of people.

[@SGCampusUnfilterd]

Lol.

[@homosapien7661]

😳

[@sahanarao10]

I found it strange that the former officer's name is not mentioned in the title, or even in the description! It seems like a relevant discussion and given that he's promoting his book, his name should be mentioned

[@rajatdhindwal5891]

What does this line mean: "Politicians call the shot a lot more than before"

[@rachelrace3024]

Calling the shots means 'taking the decision'

[@kishu222]

The reality ! Babus threaten to transfer the officers. Gujarat government did something similar by transferring Mr Vijay Nehra because appearantly he was doing a splendid job . Bunch of fucking illiterate idiots are ruling the country unfortunately. India deserves much better than BJP and Congress.

[@rachelrace3024]

@@kishu222 yeah there is apparently more danger and difficulty in living a honest straightforward life than being a corrupt idiot.

[@shubhamb4506]

Sidha sidha smjha deta hu Politicians phle to gaand marte hi the aur abhi aur jyada maar rahe hai

[@Rahul-yi3wj]

@@shubhamb4506 😜😜

[@hanzalafarooquee]

Really liked the interview...the calmness.

[@Abhilash9145]

Kannan Gopinathan IAS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKmyoZh3d66KjtE

[@GururajBN]

By and large, civil servants especially IAS cadre become adept at “working the system”, pushing paper, Lear to always be on the right side. As usual, there are exceptions, who had specialised in finance, trade, information technology and the like. There are specialised services such as Indian foreign service, Indian police service, Indian revenue service, Indian trade service, Indian forest service and so on. Perhaps, such specialised services should replace IAS.

[@vaibhavsingh1546]

True, there are few bad apples everywhere, there is nothing new in that, therefore there is no need to overstretch such a small issue. At the end of the day, best people should be at the helm of the government for making policies. There has to be a balance between the number of specialists and generalists in the service. While specialists provide expertise in a domain, generalists provide a wide range of perspectives with a comprehensive understanding of the grassroots level problems. Therefore, experts are needed to provide deep insights in a particular domain, and generalists are needed to ensure that all domains work in cohesion with each other with an underlying overarching policy for the betterment of the nation. As Winston Churchill once famously said, "Experts must be on tap, and not on top."

[@devsingh6403]

Add indian engineering services asli this services is highly technical

[@beingmir]

4 siblings in IAS ..how the dinner table looks like ????

[@mamatananda2935]

Meeting

[@Harsh-vo2pm]

there have been 4 brothers in IAS all retiring as chief secretaries of different states. There have been 3 sisters in IAS in Haryana, all their son in law and daughters-in-law are in civil services, all the three sisters retired as Chief Secretaries of Haryana at different times.

[@VivekSamson]

Full of black money

[@Abhilash9145]

@@mamatananda2935 Kannan Gopinathan IAS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKmyoZh3d66KjtE

[@mamatananda2935]

@@Abhilash9145 thank you for sharing this.

[@ronalds271]

Lateral entry is the best thing for our country. In most developed countries including the US qualified professionals after a successful run in the private sector or education have a chance to serve in the government at a high level. This way they bring in far more fresh ideas into the government than a typical IAS babu. IAS/IPS/IRS are the most corrupt services in India. Bribes and inefficiencies are common in these services.

[@vishnukumarkr3499]

Lol...don't generalise. You are talking as if you have worked in many departments. Even if a qualified person comes he willsy struggle a lot with the politicians and the existing govt machinery... Because IAS IPS cannot implement anything by themselves... SP cannot maintain law and order without cooperation of constables and officers under him .

[@ronalds271]

@@vishnukumarkr3499We have too much corruption in government. Many people become IAS/IPS/IRS to serve the people. They openly say "Power and fame motivate them." In most developed countries civil services and lateral entry coexist. It will keep our babus on their toes and improve many departments. Administrative service reforms are a must.

[@vaseekaran.r758]

Experience told all about his hurdles he faced in IAS.

[@sandhyanehru450]

The anchor could have driven a more meaningful discussion. Things like 1) what aspirants should know and learn from this book. 2) Reforms should be summarised once not gone back and forth in discussion making it difficult to connect to all the reforms. etc. could have been properly covered.

[@sanketgandhi6285]

We need spirituality in IAS to contain desires and passions of individuals and work towards nation building

[@amarnathkrishnan6382]

lol seriously ?

[@sanketgandhi6285]

@@amarnathkrishnan6382 Yup by spirituality I don't mean religious bigotry, read Gandhi idea on political spiritualism and power to be exercised towards greater good guided by morality, truth and non violence. Also a man who has conquered all his senses has conquered the world, spiritualism provides a guide in opposition to mindless consumerism

[@sujandangi]

What about general citizens? They are 1.3 billion...

[@maiyyaji6754]

Semblance to Plato's ideas

[@himeshthungaturthi3215]

We need spirituality in everything,not only IAS,a human life attains perfection only when they realise that serving others is the highest goal of human life

[@USgenx]

In my view IAS officers have been a big let down in times of Lockdown....there have been more cases of misuse of power given to them in Epidemic act.Their police counterparts have fared much better.

[@JanardhanChikkannaprofile]

The video will still look great even if you avoid such reaction shots, 4:41

[@harshitagarwall1789]

The lady is so interested in unearthing facts about current government. She seems less interested in the interview.

[@nitinpathak07]

Because the print is NDTV

[@SGCampusUnfilterd]

@@nitinpathak07 hahahah 😃 Sach bolo tho NDTV ..tho dekte Kyu ho Bhai?

[@SGCampusUnfilterd]

Facts are facts.

[@sanchayanroychoudhury3315]

True, it almost seemed like she was prompting the gentleman to say something controversial.

[@VivekSamson]

When election commission and supreme Court lost its credibility ,country wants to know what the hell is really happening.

[@mujeebsyed6113]

It is unfortunate that IAS officers can never get promotion unless the follow uneducated politician who are local goons

[@arunavasarkar3600]

see what a uneducated ignorant person you are. no knowledge of facts and passing judgement on IAS. promotion is time bound by constitutional authority. they can be transferred easily by states and corrupt officers side with politicians to get good transfers. you don't have the iq or integrity to even double check facts before passing judgement and point finger to IAS. get a mirror .

[@vamshikrishnareddy8988]

Dogs cant take control of the jungle lol,,politicians are not even literate but they are smartest ,,,probably you aren't literate on how street works

[@arunarvind7195]

@@arunavasarkar3600 true most people are like this

[@atulsaraswat4306]

@@vamshikrishnareddy8988 lol

[@herryherry1203]

Ias first 3 promotion are fixed... No one can stop you from becoming dm✌️ after that cm will choose your position

[@rampyareram3156]

Thank you sir for sharing your past experience as well as valuable comment of this journey.

[@utkarshsrivastav6693]

A very good discussion. She asked very elegantly, he answered very elegantly... ❤️

[@sameersam3809]

though all government officers have some amount of judicial powers in their hand....but after retirement powers gone and he/she became a normal citizen politicians have always power in their hand or when they form government....

[@manasmishra7325]

Only if any of his/her family member is continuing their legacy

[@himanshukumar-hr9jr]

I don't know what is going on every retire bureaucrats used to criticize the bureaucratic system irony is this the same system seems good to them until they enjoy their service and after their retirement they used to write book and hence all the system becomes corrupt, inefficient ,etc.

[@parvezkhan-ft9gu]

Becoz in service duration they have no power to criticize govt that's why they talked about it after retirement. EVERY ONE IS NOT LIKE IAS GOPINATH WHO RECENTLY QUIT HIS SERVICE FOR FREEDOM OF SPEECH.

[@sudarshan3965]

It's same if you work in a private company then you can't go against the management of company, in the same way when you work in government you can't go against the government.

[@newsjunkieish]

There are service rules that prevent government servants from speaking about their opinions. They are supposed to be the steel frame that holds the country up silently.

[@sampaths8849]

@@parvezkhan-ft9gu if they don't like to work then they can resign and do some other things, they just want to enjoy the power and prestigious life and after retirement they will start open their mouth. Love your work if u don't then justy bloody resign it might open a door for another aspirant

[@twoshakesofaratsass4748]

@@newsjunkieish No they can't. They worked hard for it and they have families to feed. Only rich people can just quit their jobs

[@theyouth5534]

Upsc jobs are too much over-rated in country like India

[@ashutoshmishra310]

Because India is a backward country and anything above average is celebrated like anything.

[@curiouscynic4357]

Refreshing interview. Resonate with the views The job is most coveted because it gives HUGE benefits and opportunities to build a fortune. The IAS selection and power structure has to change. In the past the ICS predecessor of IAS were partners with British colonials in looting. Now the colonials are replaced by politicians and IAS replaced ICS. Hence nothing has changed except only now.

[@vaibhavsingh1546]

Read more Sir. It's easy to make a convenient opinion but difficult to have a nuanced perspective.

[@curiouscynic4357]

@@vaibhavsingh1546 Sorry but first hand experiences beat ALL that you can read. Spent decades in this planet. I do not blame anyone but can understand human limitations and weaknesses.

[@vaibhavsingh1546]

@@curiouscynic4357 True, experience is important, but it doesn't beat all. While experience teaches us important lessons, it also limits our perspective as we develop deep-rooted convictions which do not allow us to think beyond the comfortable world view which we create for ourselves. I do not assume that I can change your point of view, also, I'm not saying that there is nothing wrong with the status quo. My simple submission to you is that your point of view oversimplifies the reality and sounds more like a conspiracy theory and hence, it does not reflect the reality. Therefore - read more. It will help you to develop a more nuanced and realistic perspective, that is if you're interested. Otherwise, just blurt out whatever you've in mind without even spending considerable time on understanding any issue. Anyway, that is what most of the people do, especially, in my generation. You look quite aged in your DP, so I thought I could have a sensible constructive dialogue with you. Happy thinking!

[@curiouscynic4357]

@@vaibhavsingh1546 Plese send links to some balanced views. I do read a fair amount. I may be a bit slow compared to you but I am not daft and do enjoy dispassionate approach.

[@vaibhavsingh1546]

@@curiouscynic4357 Sir, as I said earlier, we do need to change the status quo. But - "we do not cut our hand when our finger is injured, we just heal the finger." We have come a long way since independence, considerably in a short time compared to many counterparts, and we still have a long way to go. This, we can achieve, only together. Few articles from which you could start: www.thebetterindia.com/163334/sardar-vallabhbhai-patel-ias-news/ www.livemint.com/Opinion/5JlHBwPVwgQRULHVoMQUGO/Views--Is-the-IAS-a-steel-frame-or-a-steel-cage.html indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/upsc-generalist-vs-specialist-ias-recruitment-4859491/ www.thehindu.com/books/books-reviews/the-steel-frame-a-history-of-the-ias-review-power-to-make-a-difference/article26876983.ece

[@sanjeevkumarmodi852]

Being an IAS, if one can't work for public why to join it. The reality is it's a worst job.

[@moonmedia8436]

Steel frame of India has been rusted for quite a time now. People joining for prestige and power not for people of India. Civil reforms are must in country.

[@AbhishekKumar-sz9fl]

ThePrint .. Thanks a lot for this.☺️

[@kg3217]

Great to hear his opinions, it's knowledgable for us, thanks ThePrint !

[@sabertooth207]

It's not a myth it's just a POV, an IAS is all powerful when it comes to common man. IAS and the residue of Imperialism in country. bTW the initial IAS was actually Imperial Administration Service. Useless waste of money.

[@jayadhasubald5675]

Imperial Adamant Service will be correct.

[@sabertooth207]

@@jayadhasubald5675 just check out few selfish of these Imperial fcks they think they are all singhams

[@SunnyKumar-xe6zx]

@@sabertooth207 Politicians rule over those singhams.

[@sabertooth207]

@@SunnyKumar-xe6zx wrong , i forgot where I read it, but it was a book on strategic affairs and someone's wrote, "... after partition Paxtan got military and India got beuorocracy..." Like military rules in Paxtan beuorocracy ruled in India a selected group of Individuals by th for them ran the country for 70 years and kept the politicians comfortable witj corruption.

[@SunnyKumar-xe6zx]

@@sabertooth207 Beurocrats work under government & for government in India. U can get the details of different cases between them & their results. If your appointment, transfer etc. decided by sm1, u ll work a/c to them.

[@MultiSciGeek]

4 minutes in and I can't watch this due to the constant interruptions by the interviewer. Excellent job!

[@nageshrajan5633]

When doctors, engineers and lawyers choose to appear in the UPSC exams to enter the service, it shows they were confused about obtaining their graduate level qualifications in the first place...they obtained their degrees to help them sustain the competition that's they have to overcome to enter the civil service. So, myself being a B.Com will eventually lose out to someone who has a professional qualification, so that the UPSC can claim that only the best make it. Like how it's mostly engineers from Tier-1 colleges who enter the IIMs for the same reason. Imagine MBBS doctors, former Google staff and investment bankers choose to enter the civil service, which shows there is still much glamour, money and social status involved in a govt job along with job security (albeit with frequent transfers). In all these subplots, the betterment of the country and conceiving good enough policies take a backseat as when it's down to that, the netas will interfere in their day-to-day activities so that they stick on to power and indulge in vote bank politics. It's a vicious circle, put simply. And, for decades now, the civil service is partial to the backward caste applicants. Like Modi's cabinet, which is based on caste equations to maintain an equilibrium of sorts. In some states, even the CM candidate is governed by the equations to help the high command with the electioneering.

[@karsudhar2479]

Baap re

[@kanhaiya179]

What’s she so upset about? Tried to lead him to speak against the current govt but he’s much smarter than that.

[@venomfu007]

Dude watch Arnab Goswami's Noise(Debate). This is how journalism works. Questioning the performance of a Public Servant(PM) is liable.

[@kanhaiya179]

@@venomfu007 is arnab goswami the yardstick of comparison for journalism in your mind? She wasn't questioning him, she was saying trying to lead him into bad mouthing the govt. to suit the agenda of her chanel.

[@venomfu007]

​@@kanhaiya179 Is that what I said? I specifically mentioned Arnab Goswami's Noise not journalism. You have to complete you sentence with "..." . That is the yardstick I believe in. PM is just an everyday Tom, Dick and Harry elected by us to make policy on our money. We have every right to question him even if he rarely answers them.

[@kanhaiya179]

@@venomfu007 but my comment was on her double standard questions to a retired officer. Why've you brought in the PM and Arnab and all that into the picture? Looks like you've agendas too.

[@venomfu007]

@@kanhaiya179 And my answer is asking questions to the current government or any government is not any agenda but her job. It's called journalism. PM is not a godly position outside of questioning but an elected public servant. If you are used to propaganda then listen to Arnab Goswami.

[@smitch2023]

Truly a great interview…articulate, intelligent and open hearted….fantastic, I was stuck to the chair for the entire video…congrats to the interviewer and the interviewee ❤

[@akashmanojchoudhary3290]

@ThePrint If you're taking an Interview of a senior bureaucrat you should atleast write his name on the title or atleast in the description. Thanks

[@triyanshujena]

He is a senior bureaucrat, That is all the audience needs to know. If His name was there instead of This Title, which is adequate my opinion, it wouldn't have gotten so many views and you wouldn't have commented here. He is not talking here as an individual. He is here as a Former bureaucrat. Hence your request is unnecessary.

[@ankitait2]

Ask him about largesse towards Sanskriti school. They are powerful enough to get major government resources towards 'their' school.

[@harmansinghmhs]

she asked good questions, but could have used better articulation

[@akashsarkar07]

Amazing interview. Very important and thoughtful also.

[@mirferoz1218]

India needs good scientists than bureaucrates.

[@tassangvlogs1991]

If ias officers are more intelligent then common man then why dont they use there brain to make greater india. Like why dont they go for scientist to create more innovative or new invention. Even a common man can do the job of ias officer. Get the ias job is different but anyone can serve it. But scientist cant be serve .

[@RoseGautam-sw6ly]

Scientists are not paid well in India. No one wants to live a decent life after spending so Many years of hardwork.

[@tassangvlogs1991]

@@RoseGautam-sw6ly if they want only money then they should start doing business 😃

[@RoseGautam-sw6ly]

@@tassangvlogs1991 point is not that they what 'only money'. But no one wants a penny too. Ofc one will expect a good amount if he is doing something all the time. Even if it's his passion or not. I meant that scientists are underpaid in India. They deserve more.

[@Dev_G07]

Why to compare Bureaucracy with Politics? Bureaucracy is supposed to function within the direction of Politics. Compare Bureaucracy with other government jobs and you will came to realise the concept of Power. In changing times, we find MLAs coming to homes of ordinary humans like us. Just go and visit a DC office and you will be brutally handled even for a small certificate.

[@MultiSciGeek]

The interviewer is unbearable. Let him finish his answers please!

[@tum180]

Back in the days....handshake was legal post interview

[@sanketgandhi6285]

4IAS in siblings

[@Primlalpuran]

I was in 10 th class, I started preparing for upsc cse exam, now I complete d my graduation, but ichanged my dream , I am thinking that i should not give exam, I should have to start my start up

[@MagicalDivine-o2i]

Sameeeee i also dropped the idea of upsc because of many things I will just do charity and help people

[@Techistar-dy5md]

One trend I have seen Retired IAS officers who couldn't make it to any Minister's personal adviser : writes books on bureaucracy needs reforms, uncovering scams. Meanwhile retired IFS : writes books on Geopolitics and International relations. Each of these books are a source of wisdom to us. This shows IFS officers are well satisfied with their life unlike their IAS counterparts.

[@pettythiefstube4609]

Civil service personnel need periodic appraisal and fitness to practise their position. Administration need to be updated for the changing society

[@AnujKumar-io9iy]

It's actually powerful than majority of the population out there.

[@Singhamar313]

Man of simplicity🔥

[@travellerlife5522]

I feel young people today not interested in joining IAS or IPS , becasue the attitude of Govt is authoritarian and only people who are not good in heart can join this service . If govt say to do injustice people has to do that injustice or be indifferent.

[@sunnyduggepogu]

The interviewer behaviour is very rude and she is not at allowing him to speak. This is not how you deal with eminent personalities. 😔

[@ramkumarr1725]

A very good book handling the issues in a sensitive manner.

[@liamjose8012]

Whatever this officer is saying is wrong. This guy says we need to keep people on their toes. That's one of the best ways to reduce productivity. Indians work the most. Indians should be working way less and more efficiently.

[@george561]

This gentleman has no idea about the real role of the IAS. He has a totally careerist view. IAS is valued not because of the tough examination, but because it offers very challenging jobs. Political interference is a hurdle, but is also a challenge. How to get a work done in spite of the politicians or without coming in conflict with them is the challenge. This calls for innovation and a good understanding of the cultural norms of the area, political processes, and above all human nature. IAS job is not a safe slot for an occupant to spend time in comfort offering his knowledge and wisdom provided he is not disturbed and adequately rewarded. This is a careerist view. Of course a careerist is better than a person whose only concern is to make money and look after himself. But the IAS job has to be ideally looked upon as the role of a 'Statesman in Disguise'.

[@devichandran8881]

It really motivates a lot who are very sincerely preparing for the ias xams in the view of serving for the nation . Kudos to u

[@machinegun9039]

Devi Chandran Nope. He's served for 3 decades. That must mean something. I agree that civil servants are supposed to be mentally tough enough to face political challenges but you are completely missing his points. He is not even talking about cultural norms and human understanding. Those are not the problem. The problem is politicians causing instability in tenure of the officers which is considered a great threat to the competence of a personnel by business schools. Well IAS are no businessmen but the law is applicable everywhere. An officer must be free in taking his decison authority. No matter how competent a man is he won't be able to show performance if he is not given any chance.You know there are some decisons which only IAS can take. But the politicians indirectly manipulate those decisons as well. "Do this or get ready for transfer. If you don't the next officer will." Thats the line which sounds filmy but is real as shit. The ultimate goal of civil servants, politicians and common people is the development of nation. How will the nation develop when honest and competent officers are given the worst of treatment and the least competent corrupt officers are given the most powerful positions? If an officer is given a fixed tenure of atleast 2 years in a particular post then he will be able to freely take decisons for the welfare of nation.

[@rahulphalke87]

+ One can be better Boss than his own Boss. Hence fair opportunity to lateral entry should also be given to serving IAS as well. - If IAS gets full term protection then they would not listen to what elected politicians ask them to do. Already dismissing IAS is almost impossible procedure and only control the elected politicians have over them is in the form of transfer.

[@aashishsingh4647]

Different noise when the lady is speaking.

[@pratikjoshi7653]

Brilliant people can specialize in more than one thing 😊

[@pardeeptandon6730]

IAS officers should give a written test and an interview every 10 years to re qualify and should be promoted on Merit and not on Seniority .

[@vickyb7802]

this should be done with every govt employee including teachers.

[@pardeeptandon6730]

Vicky B : Agreed

[@rajupanday3826]

@@vickyb7802 bilkul sahi bhai

[@MostPowerfulPMofIndia]

Very correct. Everything has become filthy and criminal in our nation. I am a upsc faculty here.

[@ananthavishnu1]

Sincere heart-felt effort from the presenter to show the central government in a bad light Congrats on becoming monochromatic

[@bRANdON___]

we need this kind of people in our society

[@sushantwankhede3470]

But in which job you have freedom you have to obey your boss command ...always..in IAS also

[@saffronboy2731]

Owning businesses

[@dilipsharma3878]

IAS system is just an extension of elitism that British left behind. I don’t think a cracking of a single UPSC exam make them brilliant and diligent all over their tenure.

[@surajmaurya2553]

Obviously there's no single criteria which makes human perfect. Anyone anytime can be polluted but it's a truth id someone must have to go through many difficulties we can say they are good

[@Tony-Dialogues]

The fox also said that the grapes are sour😀😃😄

[@Tony-Dialogues]

Dilip Sharma the fox also said that the grapes are sour😀😃😄

[@srinivasabhargav8614]

Sir..humbly I am requesting you to attempt UPSC CSE exam..then you may come to know what it takes to become IAS

[@mohammedarafatlone]

CRACKING A SINGLE UPSC EXAM doesn't make them intelligent? Have you ever tried giving one? People who have GREAT GRADES/ Very INTELLIGENT termed people in the COUNTRY cannot CRACK IT EVEN IN 6 ATTEMPTS. So throw out stuff if you don't know shit

[@kallos.official]

Bias against women? No it doesn’t exist, it’s called competence. Men are usually more competent.

[@srishtirai264]

I always love ❤ the print KZbin channel I wish I could work in these kind of independent journalism thank you for this conversation 🙏❤❤

[@abracadabra6572]

Great interview 👍

[@araghav3921]

He could not come up with a better title for the book?

[@AmitKumar-Inferno]

A heavy title usually pushes away common readers.

[@itsankur]

I am preparing for civil services & found myself many a times in confused state like I'm preparing for it but would it would be worth it? As we saw nowadays 2 IAS officers resigned, lateral entry (even I'm in favour but could be done by training existing officers), shrinking public space, etc. Would it be worth it? Ask myself on each alternate day.

[@guppyd69]

Same here.

[@sujandangi]

I think the worthiness depends on individual's priority in life. But for sure civil services offers posts of high impact. India desperately needs high caliber civil servants committed to the society (no matter which department). Definitely there are opportunity costs involved (as with all other decisions). Wish you the best!

[@vraavrsingh9694]

Me too bro

[@saifurrahman1863]

If we believe that we could perform best in the given space and power how narrow it may, then we can surely go for it. Whereas the officers resigned might have different point for their action.

[@wingsoffire3449]

Same here. But I started prep without much expectations and never had a greed for status or power associated with it, which I personally felt are overhyped. But the recent resignations and all make me feel sometimes that is it worthy enourto claim my time..

[@AjithKumar-xh3fr]

Reevaluating IAS Supremacy: Time for Inclusive Governance The notion of IAS officers' supremacy in India's bureaucratic hierarchy warrants scrutiny. Key concerns: 1.⁠ ⁠Monopoly on decision-making: Concentration of power in a single cadre undermines diversity in perspectives and expertise. 2.⁠ ⁠Limited representation: IAS officers comprise merely 0.45% of India's civil servants, yet dominate policy-making. 3.⁠ ⁠Lack of domain-specific knowledge: Generalist officers often oversee specialized domains, compromising informed decision-making. 4.⁠ ⁠Inefficient accountability: The current system shields IAS officers from consequences of poor performance. 5.⁠ ⁠Stifling innovation: Hierarchical rigidity discourages out-of-the-box thinking and initiative. Alternatives: 1.⁠ ⁠Multi-cadre representation: Encourage participation from diverse civil service cadres. 2.⁠ ⁠Domain expertise: Ensure specialized knowledge in key policy areas. 3.⁠ ⁠Performance-based accountability: Implement transparent evaluation metrics. 4.⁠ ⁠Collaborative governance: Foster inter-departmental and public-private partnerships. 5.⁠ ⁠Merit-based promotions: Prioritize competence over seniority. Reforming India's bureaucratic structure will: 1.⁠ ⁠Enhance administrative efficiency. 2.⁠ ⁠Foster inclusive decision-making. 3.⁠ ⁠Promote talent-driven growth. It's time to redefine the role of IAS officers, prioritizing collective expertise and accountability. Sources: •⁠ ⁠Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Cadre Rules, 1954 •⁠ ⁠Report of the Sixth Central Pay Commission (2008) •⁠ ⁠'Governance in India: Challenges and Opportunities' (World Bank, 2019)

[@AmitKumar-Inferno]

Really liked the content.

[@NikangVideos6377]

If you are an honest IAS officer , you cant buy yourself a proper house and a car in most major cities even after retirement!! All income is from below the table and rewards from political masters

[@uddiptakakati7323]

No you can definitely . IAS officer doesn't need to spend a lot of money for major expenses.

[@NikangVideos6377]

@@uddiptakakati7323 Starting salary 75,000/-. Career end salary around 5 lakh. Education, lifestyle, medical expenses. Not possible. Iam not talking about a 2bhk or a hyundai creta car. I am talking about a house in a self purchased land and a high end car. 99% are corrupt. Most of them take bribes, mismanage funds and maintain their hi fi lifestyle. Most honest ones too create excessive bills and show fake expenditures. Even the utter honest ones takes cut from free fuels provided by the govt. Don't go too deep because you may in fact find that there are no officers living only on their salaries.

[@amitabhagarwal1925]

Sarla Grewal was never Cabinet Secretary.Her husband SS Grewal was. I am surprised that Raghunandan makes such a mistake.

[@santhanamramesh7901]

A really honest officer

[@kundankumar9100]

I was 110% sure,, she will mention kannan in the interview...and she didn't disappoint..

[@amarnathkrishnan6382]

@Punch Hard why is he a leftist scoundrels ? just because your opinion doesnt not match with you ,that automatically elevates him into anti national .there is something called right to disent .if there wasnt we would have never got independence .try to respect others opinion even if you dont agree to them and certainly dont abuse them

[@musicaldr.manish]

Kya yrrr itna padh likh kr bhi ek unpadh admi k orders follow krne padhte hai This whole system suckss

[@SGCampusUnfilterd]

Tho ghado ko vote Dena band Karo .. system apne aap saaf ho jayega

[@RS-wl4kt]

@@SGCampusUnfilterd right

[@YashKumar-bt8cv]

I hate this anchor, she seems fakely interested to such a charming man, it feels like she's mocking this man, i think such an awesome bureaucrat, he's so knowledgeable, i mean hear him speak, his experience, his knowledge speaks volumes he deserves much better, her questions are so bad...just picking anything to carry out an interview...i really hate you least interested anchor, don't mock honest people.

[@rajsinghrajput5497]

And that myth made him an ias

[@priyanshulawania2422]

His whole family is IAS...🙄 His Sister's husband, RBI Governor...🙄

[@a46rishabhghritlahare74]

don't they think lateral entry can be highly motivated and biased.