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Following his impactful tenure in the coal sector, he served as the Secretary of School Education and Literacy (2016-2018), where he introduced revolutionary changes in India's education system.
His books, Not Just a Civil Servant, Encounters with a Politician, and Ethical Dilemmas of a Civil Servant, provide deep reflections on public service and policy-making, offering valuable lessons for professionals and aspiring leaders. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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