How Civil Servants Built Modern India | Flashback with Palki Sharma

How Civil Servants Built Modern India | Flashback with Palki Sharma

The story of independent India has been the story of politicians. The role of hundreds of civil servants and bureaucrats who worked behind the scenes, is often forgotten. Who were these nameless faces that built modern india? Watch Flashback with Palki Sharma to know.

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Do you think the role of civil servants in independent India has been forgotten? Comment below and join the conversation.

[koolmom]

My father retired as a top bureaucrat from Haryana in 1995…from the batch of unusual honest IAS officers!!!
Soon after he passed away peacefully. Growing up I never saw him throwing his weight around or being arrogant. As kids we lived in huge government houses with security men and what not but he was very clear that none of that was permanent or ours. He didn’t have properties or tons of money that I heard other IAS officers had. We had one simple house when he retired. That was his earning of life. I remember once my brother got upset with him and hold him, “papa, you should have made tons of money..how come we are always working hard?” And his response was, “ I started from scratch and my goal was to retire with dignity and peace of mind. Money can be momentary but your conscious will always prick you for the wrong deeds.” Good lesson that I tell my kids today.
I can’t thank you enough for reminding me how proud I am today to be daughter of an IAS officer who worked day and night to help people and to make a difference.

[courtlaw]

As an African American I will say I love that India got their country back from an imperial power and now is a world power and will likely dominate the later years of this century.

[pratibharajpoot]

Civil servants are like the 4th lion of Ashokan emblem “Anonymous, yet makes its presence felt at all times.”❤❤

[manils]

Million thanks Ms Palki. I have performed many times election duty at various levels, including six in J&K (1996) and got appreciation letter from Government. You made a wonderful report honouring us. God bless you with success always!

[upasanasahoo]

what a beautiful segment. as an IAS aspirant, this just recharged me. Palki ma'am is such a huge part of the reason i still trust media outlets.

[lakshmankumar]

My Shashtang namaskarams to you Palki. My father retired from the IAS and is 93 now. He belonged to that rare breed of honest officers who contributed to India selflessly. While I knew all the while that the Civil services was and is the steel frame work of India ...it is also true that it is loosing its sheen. The current breed are more keen on posting their own videos and blowing their own trumpet not understanding that it is their work they have to do. Being down to earth is missing...colluding with politicians for personal benefits is rampant...what I am saying is..they are diluting their own respect. Today I am proud of my dad and privileged to be son of an unsung hero...but the truth is he has always been my hero...admiring him silently..thanks Palki...May God bless you with eternal happiness. Jai hind. Jai Shri Ram.

[aayush_bibliophile]

Thanku Palki Sharma for this tribute to our unsung bureaucrats ❤️These bureaucrats were truly like engines that run our country🇮🇳 Respect to all ur civil servants for their service❤️

[bangarisaiswaraj]

A huge thanks to Palki Sharma and team for narrating this flashback and bringing this to the forefront.
I'm really glad to see journalists like Palki speak out their heart that throbs for the wellbeing of this nation.

[divyaloganathan]

This is a great tribute to our unsung bureaucrats. Let’ respect them

[gauravrana]

Thanqu for having this topic Palki mam.
I myself is a UPSC Aspirant preparing to serve this honorable service & your show helps me a lot for my preparations, especially for the FOREIGN RELATIONS AND FOREIGN POLICY of India.❤

[seller]

Look at our US civil servants.... mostly corrupt. I'd like to forget them. Your reporting of India's history of civil servants was eye-opening and should always be remembered....

[jangamreddyankireddy]

True leaders behind the scenes. Excellent journalism. Nice tribute to our real heroes 👍

[top__percent]

That’s the reason why we love Palki. While other media outlets are busy showing crap, you bring this amazing story that needs to be told.

[chilikapradhan]

A heartful salutation for our legendaries who have given us Independent India.
Bande mataram 🇮🇳

[devannnn]

And now we have 5 ex-bureaucrats as Ministers in Central govt.
1)Dr. S. Jayashankar (ex-IFS)
2) Ashwini Vaishnav ( ex-IAS)
3) Piyush Goyal (ex- IAS)
4) Hardeep Singh Puri (ex-IFS)
5) R K Singh (ex -IAS )
😊😊😊😊

[anoushkaghosh]

Finally someone who appreciated the worth and hardwork of our executive officers. Yes we have some cunning minds among them, but nevertheless there are way more hardworking people. We must acknowledge and appreciate them. Thankyou Palki❤❤

[abhijitsen]

Just wow what a topic to pick....hats off for honouring and remembering the silent backbone of our nation

[ashishmandot]

Brilliant presentation and topic to a long deserved recognition

[franklinbrown]

I love how she explains things so average ppl can understand. Even ppl not familiar with India. Well done from Jamaica