Current context:
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced an annual capacity building plan for employees in his three ministries, including railways, communications, and information technology.
About current context:
- The plan offers specialized training programs for new technology adoption, citizen service enhancement, and individual competency development, aligning with ministries’ roles in enabling critical digital and physical connectivity infrastructure across India.
- It focuses on the development of organisational capabilities, including the implementation of new technologies, improving customer service, and promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Institutions:
- Packaged interventions will target upskilling of staff from Indian Railways, BSNL, India Post, and Common Service Centers, who directly serve millions of citizens daily.
- The citizen-centric approach is a method of assessing and addressing the needs and concerns of individuals and communities:
- The minister emphasized training public servants from railways and telecom backgrounds to improve their people-friendly orientation and enhance their skills beyond technical aspects.
iGOT Karmayogi Platform:
- iGOT Karmayogi platform, under Mission Karmayogi, guides civil service officials in capacity building through five hubs for online learning, competency management, career management, discussions, and networking, enhancing government execution capabilities.