Former RBI Governor Subbarao calls for reinventing India's civil services
Former RBI Governor Duvvuri Subbarao, in his latest book 'Just A Mercenary?: Notes from My Life and Career,' stresses the need for reforming India's civil services, characterizing the existing setup as a relic of British colonialism, and insists on its reinvention, noting, "The steel frame has certainly rusted," in conversation with PTI.News Arena Network - New Delhi - UPDATED: May 6, 2024, 09:06 AM - 2 mins read
Duvvuri Subbarao, who held various positions, including that of the Union finance secretary, wrote in his new book titled 'Just A Mercenary?: Notes from My Life and Career' about the gender gap in the IAS. (Representational picture)
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