Lateral Entry In Administration: Path To Efficiency & Productivity In Bureaucracy

Lateral entry refers to the appointment of specialists from the private sector at middle and senior-level positions in the Central government. Government has, from time to time, appointed some prominent persons for specific assignments in government, keeping in view their specialized knowledge and expertise in the domain area.

Need for Lateral Entry

• Changing Role of the State: The civil services were designed at a time when the state was all powerful. However, after the market-led reforms of 1991, the role of the state has reduced and it now acts as a facilitator. Thus, it becomes more critical for the government ....