Karmayogi Saptah – National Learning Week

  • 19 Oct 2024

In News:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Karmayogi Saptah’ - National Learning Week on 19th October at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.

Key Highlights:

  • Context:
  • The National Learning Week is a key event in the ongoing Mission Karmayogi initiative, aimed at building a civil service rooted in Indian ethos with a global outlook.
  • Objective:
  • To promote capacity building for civil servants through competency-linked learning.
  • To align civil servants with national goals and foster a "One Government" approach.
  • About National Learning Week (NLW):
  • Largest learning event for civil servants, focused on individual and organizational growth.
  • Encourages lifelong learning and continuous professional development.
  • Provides fresh impetus to the Mission Karmayogi initiative, launched in September 2020, aimed at a future-ready, citizen-centric civil service.
  • Learning Targets for Karmayogis:
  • Each civil servant (Karmayogi) must complete at least 4 hours of competency-linked learning during the week.
  • Learning opportunities include:
    • Role-based modules on iGOT (Integrated Government Online Training platform).
    • Webinars, public lectures, and policy masterclasses by prominent experts.
    • Focus on improving skills for citizen-centric service delivery.
  • Workshops & Seminars:
  • Ministries, departments, and organizations organized domain-specific workshops and seminars.
  • The goal is to enhance skills and knowledge, fostering better public service delivery.
  • Outcomes:
  • Strengthened alignment of civil servants with national priorities and goals.
  • Enhanced individual competencies to better address citizen needs.
  • A stronger commitment to continuous learning within the civil service.