PM to launch National Learning Week today

PM to launch National Learning Week today

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Sec: Msc

Context:

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch the Karmayogi Saptah or National Learning Week on Saturday.
• The initiative aims to give fresh momentum to the capacity development of civil servants, focusing on both individual and organizational growth.
• The program is part of the broader Mission Karmayogi framework, which was launched in September 2020.

Mission Karmayogi:

• 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.
• The program focuses on both individual skill enhancement and organizational capacity building.
• It seeks to foster a civil service that is capable of handling complex governance challenges through lifelong learning.

iGOT Karmayogi:

• A digital learning platform named iGOT Karmayogi has been launched under the scheme to provide a centralized and integrated platform for learning and development.
• The platform offers online courses, training programs, and resources for civil servants.

National Learning Week (NLW):

• Karmayogi Saptah – National Learning Week (NLW) is an initiative to inspire and energize civil servants towards achieving a culture of continuous learning and capacity building.
• The week-long program aims to foster a One Government vision by instilling a commitment to lifelong learning and self-improvement for over 3 million central civil servants, ensuring they remain up-to-date with evolving administrative requirements.

Learning Target:

• During National Learning Week, each participant (referred to as karmayogi) will be required to complete at least four hours of competency-linked learning.
• The learning modules will be accessible through iGOT (Integrated Government Online Training) and will include role-based modules tailored to individual roles.