Context:
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions has taken significant steps in enhancing the capacity building of government employees through Mission Karmayogi.
More in the News:
- Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh recently launched two key portals – ‘Amrit Gyan Kosh’ and ‘Faculty Development’ – to further strengthen this initiative.
- ‘Amrit Gyan Kosh’ portal launched as a shared learning resources knowledge bank.
- ‘Faculty Development’ portal was introduced to ensure practitioners and faculties can effectively deliver knowledge to civil servants.
Key Achievements:
- Massive Training: Over 3.1 million government employees have undergone training annually, indicating a strong focus on skill development.
- Expanded Reach: The program’s scope has broadened beyond civil servants, suggesting a more inclusive approach to capacity building.
About Mission Karmayogi:
- Launch Date: 2nd September 2020
- It is a National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (‘NPCSCB’).
- “Mission Karmayogi, a brainchild of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Objective: Transform the functioning of the Indian bureaucracy.
Six Key Pillars of Mission Karmayogi:
- Policy Framework
- Institutional Framework
- Competency Framework
- Digital Learning Framework (iGOT-Karmayogi)
- Electronic Human Resource Management System (e-HRMS)
- Monitoring and Evaluation Framework
- Structural Integration: The merging of NCBC and Mission Karmayogi Bharat into the governance structure signifies a streamlined approach to capacity building.
- Quality Assurance: Accreditation of 140 training institutes and launching 13 Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs) underscore a commitment to maintaining high training standards.
- Cross-Sectoral Learning: The emphasis on collaboration and learning from sectors like space, which has undergone rapid growth, indicates a forward-thinking approach to governance.
Achievements and Future Outlook:
- The initiative has been well-integrated into the governance structure, contributing positively to achieving Minimum Government and Maximum Governance.
- Mission Karmayogi and NCBC will play a pivotal role in achieving the vision of India @2047, as the quality of governance is directly influenced by the training imparted in civil service training institutions, emphasizing that continuous learning and competency-driven capacity building are at the core of the mission.