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Subrat SaurabhAuthor of Kuch Woh PalA Hands-On Forest Bureaucrat Pens an Insightful Memoir
After an illustrious career spanning four decades, in the famed Indian Forest Service, the author introduces readers to a bold, and thought-provoking debut memoir.
The memoir is a delightful ride as a docile, courageous introvert hailing from a middle-class family, explores the maze of bureaucracy and evolves into a passionate, professional forester.
It is a work of deep reflection blended with mesmerizing storytelling and candid honesty. Nothing has been held back from the reader to give the common citizen a vivid picture of the challenging world of a forester along with inner happenings of the Indian bureaucracy.
With unflinching honesty, Dr. Bhalla describes his triumphs and disappointments, both on public and personal fronts. The author’s story proves that nothing can stop a dream in one's heart if one has the courage of conviction and an unstinting belief in oneself. This painful journey of a Bureaucrat pierces your heart.
Several pertinent questions will arise in the reader's mind if citizen expectations are to be met:
· Is a career in bureaucracy a bed of roses or a crown of thorns?
· Is there recognition for excellence and independent thinking?
· Is the current system of the generalist ruling over the specialist effective?
· Does India's bureaucracy have a dark underbelly?
Dr. Bhalla's memoir is inspirational and mystical. A must-read for civil service aspirants, budding bureaucrats and change leaders.
Taking a cue from the author- Be the change you want to see in the world of bureaucracy.
Anoop Bhalla
Born and brought up in Delhi in a middle-class family, Dr. Anoop Bhalla did his post-graduation in endocrinology and his MPhil in avian reproduction from Delhi University before joining Indian Forest Service in 1980.
An officer of the Madhya Pradesh Cadre first and then of the Chattisgarh Cadre till 2017, Dr. Bhalla is a technically strong, courageous, and a highly dedicated forester.
To sharpen his technical grip over forestry, Dr. Bhalla did his PhD in forest ecology from Barkatullah University, Bhopal in 2001.
Besides being a forester, he is a true sportsman and loves music and travelling.
Post superannuation, Dr. Bhalla has been spearheading his own Abhinav Charitable Foundation in Chattisgarh, working for the socio-economic upliftment of tribals and providing financial help and opportunities for a number of deprived children as well as physically challenged rural kids.
Dr. Bhalla turned film producer in the year 2018 by producing a documentary film named Van Yodha as a tribute to the contributions and sacrifice of the Uniformed Forest Staff of the country.
A multi-talented top forest bureaucrat, Dr. Anoop Bhalla now turns an author.
