All of you might have a pessimistic view about the mundane state of affairs that goes on in the government sector.Govt. sector has become synonymous with corruption,bribery,nepotism,absence and ’80:20’, ’60:40’ & ‘under the table’ deal. This notion is sure to bred in the bone amongst the hoipolloi especially when you have to pay bribe to the collector’s office to get a permanent residential certificate or even a death certificate!!!!!Our democratic political system milks the entire system to fuel the vast political machinery.This web of malpractices has its roots at every levels of the society.
Well dont get disheartened.I know you wont for the most disquieting aspect of this widespread corruption is that it has found an acceptance in our social psyche.But there is still a silver lining in the clouds.I am presently at Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) , Kalpakkam under the Department of Atomic Energy(DAE),Govt. Of India for my internship and take my word,Govt. Sector has also another face that is mostly unheard or unseen.I have been for a lot of pleasant surprises here.The office timing is from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm but most employees ( almost all are designated as scientific officers from level A to H) are so dedicated to the task at hand that you can find them in their offices/labs even at 6 pm!!Yeah,its a little difficult to digest how some morons can work even beyond the requisite hours,isn’t it??? Especiialy when in the usual Govt. Sector,people are not known to work even during office hours unless you have some sort of money pouring in.
I believe that most of the exuberant youths of our country would like to win their bread through honest means.Atleast I do.And this is precisely the reason I have always feared to tread in the govt. sector.Thats why I have and will always lend a deaf ear to all those(no offence) who cajole me to join the IAS.This is buttressed by the fact that if you are an IAS officer,you have to put your CPU in sleep mode and do what your boss---those illiterate bunch of **...* politicians tell you.
But here I have realised that if you really want to serve your country with dedication,DAE or ISRO is an apt platform.The response from the scientists is really warm and overwhelming.Some of the best minds work here.Facts speak louder and let me tell you my project guide,K. Suresh is an ingenuous person having won award for the best circuit design from Uk & USA. No doubt,amidst the boundless squalor in the govt. Sector, you may still find flowers with a good aroma and I am fortunate enough to have smelled one.
