tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809414561174316144.post2507152833820830642..comments2024-03-13T16:51:19.256+05:30Comments on babus of india: Love, Marriage and Red Tape: How bureaucracy comes in the way of these babu couples living togetherBoI Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13245810347655135358noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809414561174316144.post-35052267357541069602015-05-09T11:24:11.707+05:302015-05-09T11:24:11.707+05:30You've pointed out something that needs system...You've pointed out something that needs systemic correction. As of now, no rule or regulation exists for their case. From preliminary figures, such IAS-IFS diplomat couples are less than 10 in no. in the last 15 years. Maybe no one thought that such couples could exist when the rules were framed, much like no one thought that ladies could join IFS and be career diplomats though recently we've seen both - a lady Foreign Secretary and also a lady Minister in MEA. But still there's no rule that can help such couples to be in the same location let alone department/station.<br /><br />From what is evident, such couples can possibly spend 2-3 years together in the first half of their career if they're lucky or willing to make personal & professional 'compromises'. In the second half of their careers they may be luckier and possibly 'manage' 4-5 years in the same geographical location. That comes out to 6-8 years in around 35 years of service. Family time? Unimaginable!<br /><br />In a way, they are being penalized in their personal life for doing public service. Why didn't they marry for convenience? Love doesn't triumph in bureaucracy, more often than not. Only God (or PM? or FM?) can help them.Apoorvanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809414561174316144.post-67132221623642151122015-04-29T11:59:21.175+05:302015-04-29T11:59:21.175+05:30And what about those IAS officers married to IFS d...And what about those IAS officers married to IFS diplomat spouses ? Hon"ble PM has asked officers to spend quality time with the family. Some policy rethink is required to enable them to spend at least half their lives together. Half well done is better than full not done well. Is someone listening ???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com