https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Ex-LBSNAA Director Sanjeev Chopra Slams Infosys Founder N. R. Narayana Murthy’s Criticism of UPSC System

Mr. Murthy had criticized the current UPSC system, calling it outdated and focused on maintaining the status quo
Indian Masterminds Stories

Former Director of Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mr. Sanjeev Chopra (1985-batch retired IAS officer), vehemently criticized Infosys co-founder Mr. N R Narayana Murthy’s suggestion to replace the UPSC examination with B-school graduates for the recruitment of IAS and IPS officers.

In a recent statement, Mr. Murthy criticized the current UPSC system, calling it outdated and focused on maintaining the status quo. He suggested that India’s fast-evolving economy requires a management mindset, one that could be better provided by B-school graduates, rather than the traditional administrative mindset tested by the UPSC exam. Murthy argued that while the UPSC has produced generations of civil servants with governance expertise, it is now insufficient for addressing the country’s dynamic needs, especially in the pursuit of a USD 50 trillion economy by 2047.

However, Mr. Chopra rejected Murthy’s views, defending the UPSC selection process as inclusive, merit-based, and democratic. He emphasized that the system allows young Indians from diverse backgrounds, including rural and non-urban areas, to pursue civil services in 22 languages. In contrast, B-school graduates predominantly come from elite, English-medium institutions, potentially limiting the diversity of perspectives in governance.

Mr. Chopra further questioned the effectiveness of a management-oriented approach in addressing governance challenges, which he believes should be rooted in democratic policymaking. He argued that vision-setting remains the role of elected representatives, not civil servants or corporate managers. Highlighting the importance of civil services institutions like UPSC, LBSNAA, and other academies, he affirmed their role in supporting elected officials in policy implementation, ensuring that governance reflects the will of the people.


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
UP Government Uttar Pradesh Yogi
Uttar Pradesh: Yogi Govt Transfers 8 IAS Officers, Appoints Masoom Ali Sarwar as Waqf Board CEO
Y-Puran-Kumar
Haryana IPS Y Puran Kumar Suicide: IAS Wife Amneet Kumar Files Complaint Against DGP and SP Over Explosive Note
shastri-bhawan
“I Just Couldn't Take It Anymore” - The Untold Story Behind CSS Officer Deepak Khoda’s Suicide Attempt at Shastri Bhawan | Exclusive Interview
grse mou
GRSE Signs Strategic MoU to Boost Indigenous Development of Advanced Naval Navigation Systems
Mazagon_Dock_Shipbuilders_Ltd_Organizes_Diwali_Mela_
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) Hosts Diwali Mela to Boost Vigilance Awareness and Empower Rural Self-Help Groups
NALCO_MOU_
NALCO Foundation Signs MoU to Boost Skill Development and Livelihood Opportunities for Rural Youth
Concor
Dividend Alert: CONCOR to Announce Q2 FY26 Financial Results and Second Interim Dividend on November 11
ircon and coal india
Coal India Partners with IRCON to Strengthen Rail Network for Seamless Coal Transportation
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
IDES Saquib Alam
UPSC Strategy & Mindset Tips from IDES Officer Saquib Alam | Video Interview 
Dr G K Goswami IPS
Everything you ever wanted to know about e-murder, e-dacoity and data safety
IFS Ravikant Meena UPSC IFS
Ravikant Meena on IFS Preparation, Optionals, and Life in Forest Service
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
IAS Officer C
"She Believed She Could, So She Did" - The Inspiring Journey of IAS Officer C. Vanmathi
From herding buffaloes and facing early marriage pressure to becoming an IAS officer, C. Vanmathi’s journey...
Jitendra Baghel MPPSC
7 Years, 4 Interviews, Now Dy.SP: How Jitendra Baghel Cracked MPPSC Through Relentless Struggle
Jitendra Baghel’s inspiring journey from a humble farming background to MPPSC Dy.SP showcases relentless...
IDES Saquib Alam
UPSC Strategy & Mindset Tips from IDES Officer Saquib Alam | Video Interview 
Discover how IDES officer Saquib Alam left his corporate job at Mahindra, overcame six UPSC attempts,...
Social Media
World Rhino Day India
On World Rhino Day, IFS Officer Parveen Kaswan Shares Rare Insights - India Now Hosts 80% of the World’s One-Horned Rhinos
September 22 Marks Global Call for Rhino Conservation; India Holds 80% of World’s Greater One-Horned...
Parag Madhukar Dhakate
Relentless Rains Wreak Havoc in Dehradun: IFS officer PM Dhakate Warns Citizens Amid Flash Floods
Cloudbursts in Dehradun triggered flash floods. IFS officer Dr. PM Dhakate warned citizens to stay indoors...
Forest Guard Tiger Encounter
Tigers Clash in the Wild as Forest Guards Capture Rare Footage , Retired IFS Mohan Pargaien Posts Viral Video
Retired IFS officer Mohan Pargaien shares viral video of three tigers brawling in Ramnagar, as forest...
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
IAS Officer C
"She Believed She Could, So She Did" - The Inspiring Journey of IAS Officer C. Vanmathi
UP Government Uttar Pradesh Yogi
Uttar Pradesh: Yogi Govt Transfers 8 IAS Officers, Appoints Masoom Ali Sarwar as Waqf Board CEO
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
IDES Saquib Alam
Dr G K Goswami IPS
IFS Ravikant Meena UPSC IFS
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT