I.F.S. Cadre Management in Madhya Pradesh Vis-A-vis other States

The paper analyses the status of IFS Cadre management in M.P. and compares it with a number of other States. The various parameters used for the analysis are officer/forest area, cadre strength/CF and above level officer and cadre strength/CCF and above level officers ratios. The paper suggests a desired cadre strength of 650 but advocates the exercise of restraint in view of existence of many redundant posts in the cadre. The paper concludes that promotional avenues and status of the service can be broadened by inducting IFS officers in other departments.