On A Clear Day, You Can See India by C Balagopal

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Aamer C. Balagopal draws on his experiences as a young IAS officer in Manipur during the late 1970s to reveal the intricate realities of administration in India’s Northeast. Through around 20 vivid anecdotes—like curfews, a non-existent pineapple plantation survey, interactions with local bureaucrats and insurgents—he brings to life the challenges of governance far from the capital . Balagopal skillfully balances humor and honesty, resisting big judgments while subtly exploring themes of national identity, cultural isolation, and bureaucratic resilience . The result is a deeply human portrait of the “Wild East” and the district offices that form the backbone of Indian administration.

About the Author —

C. Balagopal studied economics at Loyola College, Chennai, and joined the IAS in 1977. After serving in both Manipur and Kerala, he resigned in 1983 to found Peninsula Polymers—a pioneering Indian manufacturer of blood bag systems, which later became Terumo Penpol, a global leader in medical devices. Beyond his entrepreneurial success, he’s been involved in social initiatives: mentoring startups in Manipur via the Startup Cafe and serving on boards like the Federal Bank and TIMed incubator. He lives in Thiruvananthapuram with his wife and continues to write and champion public service through real-life storytelling

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