A Promise To Myself

By Mohan Thombre IAS (Rtd)

This book tells the story of a civil servant who served the State of Maharashtra for thirty years in varied and responsible capacities-as Deputy Collector, Additional Collector, District Collector, and subsequently as an officer of the Indian Administrative Service, along with several other important assignments.
It is not merely a record of transfers and postings. Rather, it is a reflective narrative of lessons learnt, challenges faced, and decisions taken in the course of public service. At its heart, the book documents a career marked by committed service to the common man and to the deprived sections of society.
During his long tenure, the author served on twenty-two different posts across twelve districts of Maharashtra. The reader will clearly witness his deep sensitivity towards ordinary citizens and the marginalised, as well as his steadfast execution of duty-carried out without fear or favour.
This book presents governance not as an abstract system, but as a human responsibility lived and practiced on the ground.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GK2LCGW5
• ISBN13: 9798245810539
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"