Essay on district collector

The sufferings faced by poor and the destitute ignite the spirit in one’s self and instigate the proceedings. Every one should at least have access to basic amenities like food, shelter, clothing etc. Nothing can be changed in a day’s time, but it is possible only by the cumulative efforts of all people.

Close observers of district administration seldom report local people pleading for an increase in local responsibility for local affairs. On the contrary, the bulk of opinion favours the retention of strong collectorate as protection against predatory incursions against the purse and powers of local affairs by local politicians.

A district in India has been placed under the charge of a district officer called either as the Deputy Commissioner, District Collector or the District Magistrate (if he is endowed with judicial powers too). This officer has been called as the eyes, ears and arms of the State Government.

The development role of the Collector became a focal point after the initiation of development planning in India. It was felt that the great influence that the Collector wielded in the district should be harnessed to the task of development.