Bureaucrats to return to places of their first posting to assess change on ground – The Times of India

Indian Parliament Building Delhi India

Indian Parliament Building Delhi India (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

This is a truly unbelievable article from the Times of India. It’s a must-read in my view. Check it out!

via Bureaucrats to return to places of their first posting to assess change on ground – The Times of India.

Regular readers of this blog will know that I strongly favor reforming bureaucracies.

Sadly, there is frequently a shortage of strategic analysis in public sector organizations. India probably has some of the most inefficient bureaucracies in the World – perhaps they have lost their way since colonial times?

Of course, the real weakness in India, as highlighted by this story, is the meddling politicians – only when politicians stop meddling will bureaucracies start to become efficient.

Thoughts?

Delhi’s sex ratio up, but still among the worst – The Times of India

India sex ratio map en

India sex ratio map en (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

This is another excellent article from the Times of India. Check it out!

via Delhi’s sex ratio up, but still among the worst – The Times of India.

Here is an extract:

The significant gap in the number of males and females in the city points to widespread female feticide, experts say. Various studies by voluntary organizations have also shown the preference for a male child in many parts of the city.

India is proudly the largest democracy in the World with a rich history but sadly in the World’s eyes, India image is tarnished with foeticide.

Thoughts?