Critically analyse the impact of lateral entry into civil services on public service delivery.

However, Criticism:- (1) Narrows scope of favoritism & nepotism in selection (2) Creates conflict of interest (3) Influential corporate benefit chosen over public welfare (4) Securing future prospects Measures => joint training programmes use of NQT platform for upskilling Skill based incentives Dual entry model 32-40 hrs + 37-40 hrs could be explored Hence, a balance between public welfare & efficiency needs to be maintained

However, Criticism:- (1) Narrows scope of favoritism & nepotism in selection (2) Creates conflict of interest => corporate benefit chosen over public welfare => securing future prospects (3) Creates a revolving door between public organizations & private sector which can lead to crony capitalism (4) Resistance from incumbent reduce morale officers (5) State limited span of tenure is ineffective for bringing out effective change Measures required: (1) Objectivity => methodology & focus on Validity of benchmark tests (2) Inclusivity => weightage systems wide range of parameters quantitatively (3) Alignment => educational & societal values Indian's shared culture creative acts Hence, higher education systems must need to be recaliberated. Expenditure on HEI should also have aligned vision

— SUVAN SHARMA · AIR 148