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Lateral Entry row, 20 Lakh palm trees in Odisha, and Champai Soren's plan
Aug 22, 2024
Vikas Pathak, a journalist, discusses the controversial Lateral Entry appointments in India. He outlines how these recruitments differ from traditional methods and the criticism they’ve faced, including the government’s recent withdrawal of an advertisement. Sujit Bisoyi highlights the urgent issue of lightning strikes in Odisha, explaining its frequent fatalities and preventive measures, including a plan to plant 20 lakh palm trees to mitigate risks. The conversation also touches on Champai Soren's political ambitions amidst the upcoming Jharkhand elections.
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- Lateral entry appointments aim to bring specialized expertise into Indian bureaucracy, sparking controversy over reservation policies and representation.
- Odisha's initiative to plant 20 lakh palm trees seeks to reduce lightning strike fatalities, while addressing immediate safety concerns remains essential.
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Understanding Lateral Entry Appointments
Lateral entry appointments refer to the recruitment of individuals from outside the traditional civil service system to fill bureaucratic positions within the Indian government. Initiated to infuse specialized expertise into the administration, these appointments aim to attract professionals with relevant qualifications and experience, such as engineers and economists. Previously, this process was more informal, but recent government efforts sought to formalize it by advertising specific positions through the UPSC. However, this move faced backlash, particularly from opposition parties, which raised concerns about the lack of reservation quotas that typically accompany civil service appointments.
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