The path to service

Generally people say that choosing a career in civil service is a path to glory. But the truth is that you have selected a service to serve the people. Even I was of the opinion that IAS , IPS and IFS is all about power but the truth is that you are the one people turn to at time of disaster and you have the utmost duty to guide them during such times. The perspective of the people towards the government officials have to change. they still act as if they are under a colonial power. The people should be made aware of their rights and duties. It is not to the official to search people an help but to guide those who have all the potential and are searching for the right direction. Being a part of the bureaucracy is a great feeling but you should be the ideal type that Herbert Simon had visualized. Bureaucracy has come under the scanner many a times, and Karl Max was of the opinion that bureaucracy is all evil. It has become deep rooted in the Indian Administration it cannot be thrown out completely but steps can be taken to change the view of the people towards it. I will be bringing to light the importance of the system and the ways of getting into the system. Though there may be different sites for the same, it is always a great feel when you have a piece of advice from your senior.So lets get started.