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About The Book: Life of a Karma Yogi is a panorama of life in pre and post-Independence India over three generations. It reflects the ethos of Civil Services, the Steel Frame, which has laid the foundations for growth of a resurgent India. The book chronicles the memoirs of a Civil Servant over sixty years, covering historic events shaping India's efforts for peace, socio-economic development, and the quest for economic growth to become the 3rd largest economy of the world. A riveting account of M.Gopalakrishna, a Civil Servant-cum-Karma Yogi whose life, career, vision, mission and passion played its small part in building today's India. His reflection of six decades of experiences provides inspiration to mature, serving civil servants and aspirants as well. His philosophy of "Excel Oneself", “Exceed Expectations” and “Enlarge Horizons of Excellence" will motivate persons interested in good governance, civil servants, aspirants to Civil Services and management students. About The Author: M. Gopalakrishna Naidu, born on January 12, 1939 is a 1962 IAS officer. An ace administrator, trouble shooter, corporate chief, consultant and Turnaround Expert. An erudite speaker on diverse topics, a sought after Mentor and Guru for serving Civil servants and aspirants. A father figure for many NGOs. A Science and Law graduate and an AMP of Banff School, Canada, he scored a record 100% in Law for IAS Probationers. He held senior positions in Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Central Government and handled law and order issues on the Nagaland border and was recalled from A.P. during President’s Rule for conducting elections in Assam. Was Special Chief Secretary in A.P, and in the central Government, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Mines and Chairman of Rural Electrification Corporation. As Founder Managing Director, he built Godavari Fertilizers, ahead of schedule and within estimated cost. It is now a case study in Project management. He was Chairman of many Government committees and an In