UPSC Mains 2025 · GS IV · Q5(b) · 10 marks · 150 words

To achieve holistic development goal, a civil servant acts as an enabler and active facilitator of growth rather than a regulator. What specific measures will you suggest to achieve this goal ?

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समग्र विकास लक्ष्य को प्राप्त करने के लिए, एक सिविल सेवक विकास के नियामक के बजाए एक सक्षमकर्ता और सुविधाप्रदाता के रूप में कार्य करता है । इस लक्ष्य को प्राप्त करने के लिए आप क्या विशिष्ट उपाय सुझायेंगे ?

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Toppers wrote this one in a test series: “"Civil servants are the custodian of public resources." In the context of this statement, state the importance of holistic competence for civil servants in India.”

Shruti SharmaCSE 2024 · 160 wordsTheir whole copy

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Sardar Patel referred to the bureaucracy as the steel frame of Indian polity.

Importance: Not only do they control material resources, but also resources of public information and accountability to the people (through elected representatives).

Thus, competence in all areas is required. DOPT → 4Es of holistic competence for civil servants → .18. → ethos (character)

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Thus, competence in all areas is required.

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- 'Areas of competence' box connected to: - 1. Expertise in job (IQ) - 2. Emotional intelligence (ethical) aspect missing - 3. Domain expertise - 4. Experiential work - 5. Soft skills / Dealing with public

DOPT → 4Es of holistic competence for civil servants → .18. → ethos (character)

  • ethics (moral principles)
  • Equity (fair & impartial)
  • Effectiveness (with objectives)

(1) Domain expertise and intellectual knowledge needed for well thought out, evidence based policy formulation.

(2) Emotional intelligence required for dealing with public with empathy & creation of 'trust bridges' instead of chasms.

(3) Experiential work - along with regular monitoring for maintaining consistency in administration.

(4) Soft skills: Ability to improve 'reflective morality', deal with criticism.

2nd ARC recommendations:

(a) Multi stage training modules.

(b) Performance appraisal to 360 degree performance management and public orientedness and IT infusion of 'Mission Karmayog' to be used.

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(.19.) Enhancing capabilities of civil servants

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025, General Studies Paper IV, Q5(b). The paper on upsc.gov.in. Themes and links to toppers’ answers are by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.