Resignations from civil services: Disappointment of young officers and administrative crisis

Priyanka Saurabh *

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The increasing number of resignations from civil services in India has become a serious issue. Many IAS and IPS officers, including Kamya and Mishra, Roman Saini, and other young officers, are resigning from their posts. The reasons behind this are political pressure, administrative frustration, lack of autonomy, and mental health crisis. The exodus of these officers not only highlights their personal struggles, but it is also a warning for the Indian governance model. This situation can prove to be a major crisis for the government system.

In India, officers in high administrative positions like IAS (Indian Administrative Service) and IPS (Indian Police Service) were once considered symbols of respect and responsibility. These officers are not only responsible for implementing the policies of the government, but they also work to bring about a change in Indian society.

But in the last few years, an unprecedented increase has been seen in the number of resignations from the posts by these officers. These resignations are not the result of any ordinary change, but there are many deep and serious reasons hidden behind them.

What are the reasons that these IAS and IPS officers are resigning from their posts? Is this a warning signal for the Indian administrative system and governance system? Does this indicate that the system is weeding out honest and competent officers? These questions are important for all citizens who believe in public service.

Rising number of resignations: A deep dive into the reasons

Politics, administrative frustration, lack of autonomy, and mental health issues are some of the reasons for the increasing number of officers resigning from the Indian Civil Services. It is important to discuss these reasons in detail so that we can understand why there is so much uncertainty and discontent in the Indian administration at present.

Political pressure and administrative interference

One of the biggest reasons for officers resigning from the Indian Civil Services is political pressure. Many IAS and IPS officers are upset that their decision-making has diminished due to the increasing interference of politics.

When officers do not feel complete freedom in implementing government schemes and policies, it affects their efficiency. They find that the work assigned to them cannot be done impartially due to political pressures.

In this context, some famous IAS and IPS officers decided to resign. The resignation of IAS officer Kannan Gopinathan is an example. He resigned in 2019, expressing dissatisfaction over the situation in Jammu and Kashmir after the special status of the state was revoked. His resignation started a discussion about political interference across the country.

Lack of autonomy

Lack of autonomy has emerged as another important cause of disillusionment in the Indian Civil Services. Many officers feel that their independence, which was earlier given to them in taking administrative decisions, has now ended. Their decisions are now being tried to be changed under political pressure. When officers cannot make their decisions independently, it affects their confidence.

The resignation of IPS officer Vivek Kumar is another example of this. He served in the police service in Uttar Pradesh for a long time, but he resigned due to lack of administrative independence and political pressure. His move not only symbolized his personal struggles but also exposed the reality of the entire administrative system.

Mental health and stress

The working style of any government official involves immense mental pressure and stress. This stress is not only caused by excessive work or responsibilities, but it also increases when the officials cannot take decisions freely and honestly in their work. Mental stress is another major reason that forces officials to resign.

IAS Officer Shah Faesal's resignation was due to this mental pressure. He resigned from his post in 2019, and the reason behind this was the situation in Jammu and Kashmir and the mental stress prevailing in the administrative system there.

Administrative frustration and corruption

Many officers in India have felt that corruption, irregularities, and political interference in the Indian administrative system have increased so much that it has become impossible to work. Honest and hardworking officers often have to face harassment and humiliation in this system. When an honest officer does not get any result from his efforts, he gets frustrated and decides to resign.

IAS Officer Anuj Kumar got upset with this situation and resigned. He said that he was unable to perform his duties due to increasing corruption and disorder at the administrative level.

Prominent young officers resign.

In recent years, many young IAS and IPS officers have also resigned. Some of these officers have indicated by their resignation that it has become impossible for them to bear the burden of youthful power and responsibility. Following are the names of such officers:

Kamya Mishra (IPS Officer Kamya Mishra)
Kamya Mishra, a young IPS officer, decided to resign from her post. In her resignation, she stated that she was facing difficulties due to political interference and lack of autonomy while contributing to the administrative system.

Roman Saini (IAS Officer Roman Saini)
Roman Saini, who took the historic step of resigning from his IAS service, was a young officer who introduced a new perspective for students preparing for UPSC exams in the country. He resigned in 2013 when he felt that it was more satisfying for him to contribute to the field of education rather than administrative work. His resignation gave rise to a new debate among young officers about whether they can leave their services and contribute to other areas of society.

Praveen Kumar (IAS Officer Praveen Kumar)
Praveen Kumar was another young IAS officer who resigned due to the mental stress caused by administrative work. He took this step, saying that a lot of reforms are needed in the administration, and if he had gotten the opportunity of autonomy and freedom, he would have definitely continued his services.

Is this a threat to India's governance model?

This increasing number of resignations raises the question whether this is a danger signal for India's governance model. If these high-ranking officials of the civil services keep resigning, it can create a serious crisis for the administrative system of the country. The lack of such officials not only affects the governance system, but citizens can also lose faith in the administrative system that is responsible for their welfare and justice.

New path

The increasing number of IAS and IPS officers resigning from the Indian administrative system shows that there are some serious flaws in the system. Reasons like political pressure, administrative frustration, lack of autonomy, and mental stress are becoming the major reasons for the resignation of officers. This situation is a warning not only for these officers but also for the governance system of the entire country.

We need to understand that unless the administrative system is reformed, honest and competent officers will not get a proper environment to work in. If we want to make India's governance system better and more transparent, we must ensure that these officers get freedom and support so that they can perform their role with full honesty and responsibility.