India Ably Served: A Good Governance Story: Secrets of an IAS Karmayogi

Hota after retirement is a bureaucrat-statesman. Jagannath Patnaik, Former Minister, Odisha.Book laced with humour… a delight to read. Surendra Singh, Former Cabinet Secretary.Hota an effective, upright and gifted civil servant… His narratives appear like replaying the old videos filled with powerful screenshots of an eventful past. Prabhat Kumar, Former Cabinet Secretary.A Knighthood recipient IAS Karmayogi… recruited one million ASHAs- now the backbone of primary health…. superlative results - hospital delivery for common mothers up from 5 lakh to 1 crore in one year. Ajay Upadhyay, Former Editor, Hindustan, Amar Ujala.Hota shook up moribund public health process with National Rural Health Mission. Countless mothers and children lives saved each year especially in interiors. Amarjeet Singh, Former Secretary GOI.Inspiring book for all who want to achieve something in life. Kingshuk Nag, Author, Journalist.Amazing risk-taking and dedication for public benefit, unusual for a Civilian Lt. General. C. Vijan.***Scintillating stories of dramatic events of Ekalavya - the Administrator; focused hard work 24/7. Yet, Hota is not a ‘constipated’ bureaucrat. An easy-rider’s saga-full of humorous anecdotes and hair-raising drama! No jargons. A ‘must-read’ for all Indians interested in policy leading to results.