Archive · 3 Sep 2025
India: Lateral Entry Scheme Stalled and Urjit Patel's Comeback
India's government launched a program to bring in experts, but it failed because of issues like quotas and low pay.
Urjit Patel, the former Reserve Bank governor who resigned in 2018, is now representing India at the IMF, raising questions about the government's priorities.
In Uttarakhand, a forest official, Sanjiv Chaturvedi, exposed corruption in eco-tourism, leading to investigations.
These events highlight challenges in governance, credibility, and fighting corruption in India.
The lateral entry scheme, launched in 2018, aimed to bring private sector experts into government.
The scheme faced issues related to reservations, compensation, and underutilized talent.
Urjit Patel, former RBI governor, is now India's representative at the IMF.
Patel's appointment raises questions about the government's commitment to institutional independence.
Sanjiv Chaturvedi exposed corruption in Uttarakhand's eco-tourism projects.
- Who
- Urjit Patel, Sanjiv Chaturvedi
- What
- Lateral Entry scheme stalled, Patel's appointment to IMF, and Chaturvedi's fight against corruption.
- When
- 2018 and onwards
- Where
- India, Uttarakhand
- Why
- Lateral Entry scheme faced issues, Patel appointed to improve India's credibility, and Chaturvedi exposed corruption.
- Lateral Entry Scheme Launch
- 2018
- Urjit Patel's Resignation
- 2018
- Patel's Current Role
- India's representative at IMF
- Sanjiv Chaturvedi's Role
- Chief Conservator of Forests in Uttarakhand
- Chaturvedi's Actions
- Exposed corruption in Uttarakhand's eco-tourism projects