Why in the News?
- The Capacity Building Commission (CBC) completed three years as part of the National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB) – Mission Karmayogi.
What is Mission Karmayogi?
- Launched in 2020, Mission Karmayogi aims to transform India’s civil services into a more efficient, accountable, and responsive bureaucracy.
- Covers all civil servants, including contractual employees.
Key Features of Mission Karmayogi
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- Shift from rule-based to role-based training.
- Competency-driven approach focusing on Attitude, Skills, and Knowledge (ASK).
70-20-10 Learning Model:
- 70% learning from on-the-job experiences.
- 20% from peer interactions.
- 10% from formal training programs.
- Integrated Government Online Training (iGOT) Karmayogi: A centralized learning platform.
Significance of the Program
- Enhances civil service efficiency – Helps officials adapt to changing governance needs.
- Promotes ethical governance – Encourages transparency and accountability.
- Reduces training costs – Online platforms save public funds.
Challenges in Implementation
- Scalability issues – Training a vast bureaucracy is difficult.
- Resistance to change – Bureaucratic inertia may slow down adoption.
- Over-centralization concerns – Some states may resist centralized training models.
Way Forward
- Encourage decentralized training models to involve state governments
- Strengthen feedback mechanisms for continuous program improvement.
- Expand e-learning resources to ensure accessibility across all government levels.
