The induction of Nandan Nilekani ( into a position similar in rank and powers to a cabinet minister ) to head the Unique Identification Authority of India, an agency working on a project to give every Indian a unique identity card, is significant to say the least. It introduces a new trend in governance - of trying to tap from the corporate world; talent and experience that could show a new of implementing and shaping bureaucracy and progress.
As a layman one area of possible discomfort could be turf related problems - bureaucrats like Montek Singh Ahulwalia and others who seen governments come and go will not take very kindly to Nilekeni being the man in charge. For Nilekeni himself working within the framework of the GOI to deliver results is a different challange then running Infosys.
Only time will tell whether he will deliver on the desired objectives and vindicate the governments trust. But for the moment there is no doubt that the equations have changed and perhaps for the better!
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