About The Author:

Deepak Gupta belongs to the 1974 batch of the IAS. BA from Allahabad University, MA History from St. Stephen’s College, M Phil from School of International Studies, JNU and MPA from Kennedy School, Harvard University as Mason Fellow.

He served for 39 years in many departments in center and state including a posting as jute and coir advisor in the ITC Brussels, spent 9 years in Health including a year as Advisor, WHO Delhi for the TB programmer. He retired as Secretary, MNRE September 2011 where he initiated the National Solar Mission. From November 2014 to September 2016, he was Chairman of the UPSC.

About the book:

The book promises to be a good read, not just because of the biographicsketch, but because of the issues, concerns and possible solutions suggested by him.” Sanjeev Chopra (IAS) Ex-Director, LBSNAA, Mussoorie. “The book encourages the readers to seek answers to tough questions about why we as a nation have performed sub optimally. The title of the book Small Things Matter drives the readers’ attention to this critical aspect of administration and governance. Good, democratically mandated policies can produce the desired results only when the minute details are recognized honestly and addressed proficiently. Throughout the book, there are anecdotes, which drive home the importance of ‘detail’. I hope lots of civil servants and proud Indians read this book, get inspired by the selfless work of the author and get to understand the yeoman’s work of nation-building carried out by the Indian bureaucracy in all walks of life of our nation.” Arvind Saxena Ex-Chairman, UPSC “Any aspirant, who wants to join the Civil Services can find guidance and inspiration from Deepak Gupta’s illustrious career on how to maintain high standards of professional integrity and at the same time remain focused on the goals to be achieved.” JVR Prasada Rao Former Health Secretary, Government of India "

Book Features:

• Throughout the book, anecdotes are skillfully used to highlight the importance of paying attention to details. These anecdotes effectively convey the central message of the book.

• Arvind Saxena lauds the book, expressing hope that civil servants and proud Indians will read it. He emphasizes the valuable insights it provides into the meticulous work of nation-building undertaken by the Indian bureaucracy.

• According to JVR Prasada Rao, former Health Secretary, the book serves as a source of guidance and inspiration for Civil Services aspirants. It showcases Deepak Gupta's illustrious career, highlighting the importance of maintaining professional integrity while pursuing goals.

• The book, through Deepak Gupta's career, underscores the importance of maintaining high standards of professional integrity. It serves as a beacon for aspiring civil servants, showcasing the balance between integrity and goal achievement.

• The endorsement by Arvind Saxena acknowledges the yeoman’s work carried out by the Indian bureaucracy across various aspects of the nation's life.