The "Future Ready Governance: Skills for 22nd century Administrator" attempts to move from the 'what' to the 'how' - from understanding AI and Quantum computing to examining skills, mindsets and institutional reforms that could help administrators use these tools. As a serving Additional District Magistrate, Shri Srivastava writes from a practitioner's perspective, and his treatment of concepts like 'Administrators 5.0', bureaucratic burnout, and the reimaging of administrative roles reflects that practical grounding.
This may also be useful for UPSC aspirants as the questions on AI, governance reforms, and the future of public institutions are appearing more frequently in the General Studies and Public Administration papers, and the frameworks presented here could help candidates think about these issues with greater depth.
This may be a useful read for civil servants, aspirants, policymakers, and others interested in the future of Indian governance.
Dr Tanu Jain
Ex-AFHQ Officer (2015 Batch)
Founder, Tathastu ICS
Educator & UPSC Mentor