Mission Karmayogi: The National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB)

Mission Karmayogi: The National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB)

Subject: Schemes

Aim:

• It aims to transform capacity-building in the bureaucracy through institutional and process reforms.

Key Features and objectives of Mission Karmayogi:

• Holistic Capacity Building: Mission Karmayogi focuses on the holistic development of civil servants, ensuring they acquire the right skills, attitudes, and competencies to meet the challenges of governance in the 21st century.
• Competency Framework: The mission introduces a competency framework that identifies specific competencies required for various roles in the civil services. This framework is designed to align with the changing demands of the government and society.
• Digital Learning Platform – iGOT Karmayogi: A digital learning platform named “iGOT Karmayogi” has been launched to provide a centralized and integrated platform for learning and development. The platform offers online courses, training programs, and resources for civil servants.
• Individual Development Plans: Mission Karmayogi emphasizes the creation of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for civil servants. These plans are tailored to the specific needs and aspirations of each officer, allowing for personalized learning and skill development.
• Collaboration with Institutions: The mission encourages collaboration with reputed national and international institutions, industry experts, and academia to ensure that civil servants receive cutting-edge training and exposure to best practices.
• Behavioral Training: In addition to technical skills, Mission Karmayogi emphasizes behavioral training to instill the right values, ethics, and attitudes among civil servants. This includes fostering a spirit of innovation, accountability, and citizen-centric governance.
• Annual Capacity Building Plans: Departments and ministries are required to prepare Annual Capacity Building Plans (ACBPs) under Mission Karmayogi. These plans outline the training needs and strategies for capacity building within their respective organizations.
• Civil Services Competency Atlas: A comprehensive Civil Services Competency Atlas has been developed as part of the mission. It provides a detailed mapping of competencies required at various levels of governance and for different roles within the civil services.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: The mission includes mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating the impact of capacity-building initiatives. This ensures that the training programs are effective in enhancing the performance and capabilities of civil servants.
• Inclusivity and Diversity: – Mission Karmayogi aims to make capacity-building initiatives more inclusive by addressing the diverse needs of civil servants. It recognizes the importance of diversity in civil services and encourages equal opportunities for all officers.

Governance Structure:

• Human Resource Council: NPCSCB will be governed by the Prime Minister’s Human Resource Council, which will also include state Chief Ministers, Union Cabinet ministers, and experts.
• Cabinet Secretary Coordination Unit: There will be a Cabinet Secretary Coordination Unit comprising select secretaries and cadre controlling authorities.
• Capacity Building Commission: It will include experts in related fields and global professionals. This commission will prepare and monitor annual capacity building plans and audit human resources available in the government.

• Special Purpose Vehicle: Finally, there will be a wholly-owned Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), which will govern the iGOT-Karmayogi platform.
• Monitoring and Evaluation Framework: An appropriate monitoring and evaluation framework will also be put in place for performance evaluation of all users of the iGOT-Karmayogi platform so as to generate a dashboard view of Key Performance Indicators.