Dilip Cherian
Dilip Cherian | Systemic change: Bureaucrats now getting a longer & stabler tenure
Bureaucratic trends Tenure stability Babu reshuffles Government governance style IAS officers
Dilip Cherian | Will waterways boss be next MP chief secy? But it’s still uncertain
Within MP’s babu circles, murmurs suggest that his recall may be tied to a potential appointment as the next chief secretary of the state.
Dilip Cherian | Central posting of Gujarat IPS officers sets off huge Delhi buzz
13 IPS officers from various states were initially shortlisted for Central deputation
Dilip Cherian | Two decades on, India plans to strengthen diplomatic corps
This view was endorsed earlier by the parliamentary standing committee on external affairs.
Dilip Cherian| As more babus get involved in politics, BJP’s cadres unhappy
Recently, BJP workers in Rajasthan complained about Chandra Mohan Babu, a 1980-batch IAS officer.
Dilip Cherian | Amit Khare to continue as adviser to PM
The extension of Mr Khare’s tenure signals a commitment to continuity and stability within the government.
Dilip Cherian | Khattar’s whiplash: U-turn on appointment raises eyebrows
The recent abrupt reversal of a key appointment by Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar raises questions about its decision-making process
Dilip Cherian | J&K water dept whistleblower trains guns on Manoj Sinha
It’s rare for an officer to directly accuse two very senior functionaries of the state
Dilip Cherian | Buzz in Bengal on ex-CBI man as Mamata’s security adviser
Some critics, however, view Mr Dutta’s appointment with scepticism.
Dilip Cherian | J’khand officer in a fix for touching up govt note on Eklavya schools
Senior babus say that government decision-making adheres to established procedures and protocols, ensuring checks & balances.