Mission Karmayogi

(National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building – NPCSCB)

Introduction

Mission Karmayogi, formally known as the National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB), is one of the most ambitious reforms in the history of Indian civil services. Its purpose is to transform capacity-building of civil servants by creating a digital-first, competency-driven training ecosystem.

This mission is not just about training officers; it is about building a future-ready civil service that is efficient, accountable, and responsive to citizens’ needs.

Quick Facts

• Purpose: To prescribe structured capacity-building programmes for civil servants.
• Coverage: Applies to all civil servants, including contractual employees, across ministries, departments, organizations, and agencies of the Union Government.
• Training Delivery:
  • My iGOT (Integrated Government Online Training platform): Provides tailored online courses to individual officers.
  • Curated Programs: Cater to the diverse learning needs of Ministries, Departments, and Training Institutions.

Objective

• To transform the civil services capacity-building landscape by establishing a robust digital ecosystem.
• Enables continuous, anytime, anywhere learning.
• Prepares officials for future governance challenges.

Salient Features

1. Blended Learning Model
   • Integrates offline classroom training with online learning.
   • Example: VIKAS (Variable & Immersive Karmayogi Advanced Support) – a blended programme for Central Secretariat officials.
   • Already, 12 domain-specific e-learning courses have been developed.
2. Key Approach
   • Match skills of civil servants with job roles.
   • Encourage on-site (practical) and off-site (classroom/virtual) learning.
   • Develop a shared learning ecosystem for collaboration and peer-learning.
3. Dedicated Portals
   • Amrit Gyan Kosh: A repository of India-centric case studies and knowledge material.
   • Faculty Development: Special training programmes to improve teaching and knowledge delivery.
4. Institutional Framework
   • PMHR Council (Prime Minister’s Human Resource Council): Provides top-level oversight.
   • Cabinet Secretariat Coordination Unit
   • Capacity Building Commission – monitors implementation.
   • Karmayogi Bharat SPV: A not-for-profit company to manage the programme.
5. Karmayogi Prarambh
   • Online orientation programme for new recruits (through Rozgar Melas).
   • Includes 8 curated courses for beginners.

Six Pillars of Mission Karmayogi

1. Policy Framework → Training policies for continuous learning.
2. Competency Framework → Shifts focus from rule-based to competency-based governance.
3. Institutional Framework → Oversight by PMHR Council and supporting bodies.
4. iGOT Karmayogi → Large-scale digital learning platform.
5. E-HRMS → Strategic human resource management system.
6. M&E (Monitoring & Evaluation): Real-time performance analysis and monitoring.

Expected Impact

• Around 1.5 crore government officials will benefit from this initiative.
• Improved service delivery and efficiency in governance.
• Builds a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and citizen-centric administration.

🔑 Overall Understanding

Mission Karmayogi is essentially about changing the DNA of Indian bureaucracy.

• Earlier, training was rule-based and episodic.
• Now, it becomes competency-driven and continuous.

It reflects a shift from the old system of occasional training to a new model of lifelong learning, using digital platforms, curated content, and structured institutional oversight.