Hyderabad, July 24 -- By Sai Priya

More than twenty-five years after India initiated its economic liberalization, the nation's deep-seated fascination with the post-colonial state persists with surprising intensity. This is most notably reflected in the enduring obsession of its youth with securing a Sarkari naukri (government job). Traditionally associated with financial stability, job security, and social prestige, government jobs have long been viewed as a desirable career path. For decades, they have been viewed as a standard job due to several benefits such as fixed working hours, pension benefits, and job security. In addition, some government jobs provide subsidised housing, health-care services, and schooling, because of which th...