Friday, October 5, 2012

Yes, No, No, Yes Minister!

Holding Multiple Ministries Often defeats The Very Purpose of Holding Them

A big problem that has been prevalent in India since Independence is that the national polity has always overestimated its potential. That is perhaps why taking up multiple ministries has become a norm rather than an exception in India. There are around a dozen ministers currently holding more than one portfolio.

The issue has also become contemporary, especially after the highly efficient, capable and effective Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal took over the additional responsibility of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. Both are very important ministries and Kapil Sibal has the wherewithal to lead the two ministries. But then, he is an exception when compared to other ministers.


Source : IIPM Editorial, 2012.
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