Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Lateral entry refers to the appointment of professionals from the private sector, public sector undertakings, and academia to senior and middle management positions in the government.
2.The concept of lateral entry was recommended by NITI Aayog to enhance governance.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Lateral entry involves recruiting individuals from outside the traditional government service, such as the private sector, public sector undertakings, and academia, to fill mid and senior-level positions in government departments. The concept of lateral entry was recommended by bodies such as the Second Administrative Reforms Commission (2005) and NITI Aayog (2017) to enhance governance with fresh expertise.
Source: The Hindu
