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Research Paper | Political Science | India | Volume 12 Issue 9, September 2023 | Rating: 4.6 / 10
Unifying India: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel?s Vision for All-India Services and its Impact on Nation - Building
Ramanathan Srinivasan
Abstract: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's vision for the All - India services was a transformative force in post - independence India. Beyond administrative efficiency, it aimed to unite a diverse nation. Patel's commitment to meritocracy ensured the recruitment of talented civil servants from all corners of India. These officers played pivotal roles in integrating princely states into the Indian Union, promoting national unity. Patel emphasized values of public service and integrity, nurturing a dedicated bureaucracy. His visionary approach to nation - building through the All - India services has left an indelible mark on India's governance landscape, embodying his enduring legacy as a unifying force and a catalyst for the nation's progress. This paper deals with Sardar Patel's vision for the All - India services extended beyond administrative efficiency and investigates how he saw these services as critical agents in shaping the socio - cultural fabric of a newly united India, and how they contributed to nation - building in diverse regions.
Keywords: all- India services, bureaucracy, meritocracy, national integration, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Edition: Volume 12 Issue 9, September 2023,
Pages: 1191 - 1196