Q.
There was a suggestion at one time that there should be a United Nations cess to help developing countries on the budgetary allocations or on the salary structures in the United Nation and other agencies. Have you any views on such a graduated cess or levy?

A.
I have not given thought to this question. I do not think very much of the idea. A U.N. cess is not going to solve the problem. The problem would have to be solved by positive economic and trade policies as a result of which there would be real transfer of resources from the developed countries to the developing countries.

Q.
Do you think that the bureaucratic structures in India or even in other countries are adequately aware of the political and sociological necessities of life today?

A.
No, I do not think they are aware of it.

Q. Could you elaborate on this?

A.
The bureaucracy gets satisfied with the work it is doing. That is why it is called bureaucracy. Unless it is supposed to run the machine without a basic awareness of what it is doing and its consequences, it is no good. One will have to see that the bureaucracy becomes aware of this particular thing. How you bring about this awareness is a question which has to be thought of.

Q.
Would you suggest any modification in the procedures of selection?

A.
Modification of procedures may help sometimes, but this will have to be constantly and continuously taken care of.