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@article{182799,
        author = {Vivek Raj Yadav and Dr. Madan Kr. Verma Associate Professor, HOD},
        title = {The Role of Bureaucracy in Policy Implementation in India: Structure, Challenges, and Prospects},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {2},
        pages = {3470-3472},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=182799},
        abstract = {Bureaucracy serves as the crucial machinery through which governmental policies are translated into action. In India, a country characterized by its federal democratic structure, socio-economic diversity, and developmental aspirations, the bureaucracy plays a pivotal role in ensuring effective policy implementation. This paper examines the role of the Indian bureaucracy in policy implementation, tracing its structural foundations, operational mechanisms, challenges faced, and potential reforms. The study also evaluates the effectiveness of bureaucracy in the post-liberalization era and explores how administrative reforms and digital governance are reshaping bureaucratic functions.},
        keywords = {Bureaucracy, Policy Implementation, Indian Administration, Governance, Administrative Reforms, Civil Services, India},
        month = {July},
        }