A Promise To Myself By Mohan Thombare (English)

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.