Pivotal Role of Bureaucracy in GDP Growth

Abstract

The Central Government has proclaimed that our economy would be a $5 Trillion economy by 2024, achievement of which would require an annual growth rate of 12 %. Besides, the willpower of political leadership, the Indian Bureaucracy plays the pivotal role in formulation and implementation of government policies. For creation of a robust economy, the article highlights the importance of requirement of professional knowledge and acumen of the officers of Indian Civil Services, specially, for those Govt. departments/ organizations which require specialized knowledge. A review is therefore, required at the Govt. level to ensure the induction of officers with requisite professional/ technical skills in the Indian Civil Services.