The writer teaches contemporary history at Panjab University, Chandigarh and lectures at the LBSNAA Mussoorie. He provided inputs to the Ayyar committee.

Let’s talk reform

2007 R. Vaidyanatha Ayyar: on revamping the curriculum for induction training of the Indian Administrative Service. Recommends more hands-on training

2004 P.C. Hota: on civil service reforms. Recommends less political interference

2003 Surinder Nath on the system of performance appraisal, promotion, empanelment and placement for All India services and higher civil services of Union government

2003 B.N. Yugandhar on in-service training programmes of IAS officers. Recommends continuous training

2001 Alagh Committee recommends reforms in the recruitment procedures. Comments on the intellectual sluggishness of civil servants.