#Adani BTIndia@100: NK Singh's Vision For Civil Service Reform & Lateral Entry Impact

At the Adani_BTIndia@100 Summit, Business Today TV’s Managing Editor, Siddharth Zarabi, had an insightful conversation with NK Singh, Former Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission of India, focusing on the role of lateral entry civil servants and the need for reforms in the permanent civil service. Singh emphasized that while lateral entry constitutes a small percentage of the civil service, significant changes are necessary. He discussed the historical context of administrative reforms, referencing the Gopalaswamy Ayyangar report of 1949 and subsequent committees. Singh highlighted the need to align recruitment and education systems with technological advancements, particularly in fields like artificial intelligence. He also called for a balanced approach to governance, advocating for collaboration between the public and private sectors. Singh stressed that reforms should not only increase the efficiency of the civil service but also push India toward sustained economic growth and improved quality of life for its citizens.