PM to launch National Learning Week (NLW)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the ‘Karmayogi Saptah’: National Learning Week (NLW)  at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi.

• The initiative, part of the larger Mission Karmayogi launched in September 2020, aims to enhance the skills of civil servants nationwide.

National Learning Week (NLW)

• Aim: 
  • To create a “One Government” message to align everyone with national goals, and promote lifelong learning.
  • To equip civil servants with the skills necessary for more effective citizen-centric service delivery, thereby fostering a future-ready workforce that combines Indian ethos with a global perspective.
• Target During NLW: Each “karmayogi” will commit to achieving a target of at least four hours of competency-linked learning.
  • Participants may complete the targeted hours through individual role-based modules on iGOT.
• Specialisation: Ministries, departments, and organisations will host seminars and workshops to develop domain-specific competencies. 

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

• Aim : To prepare Civil Servants for the future by making them more creative, constructive & innovative through transparency and technology.

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It has six key pillars including 

• Policy Framework: Provides strategic direction for capacity-building initiatives.
• Institutional Framework: Establishes the organisational structure to support the program.
• Competency Framework: Defines skills and knowledge required for effective civil service.
• Digital Learning Framework (iGOT-Karmayogi): Comprehensive online learning Mission Karmayogi, launched by the Union Government in 2020 as the National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB). 
  • Aiming to cultivate a future-ready civil service, it seeks to equip civil servants with the vital mindset, skills, and knowledge aligned with the vision of New India, revolutionising capacity-building infrastructure.
• Electronic Human Resource Management System (e-HRMS): Streamlines personnel management processes.
• Monitoring and Evaluation Framework: Ensures continuous improvement and impact assessment.

Key Features of the Mission Karmayogi

• Unified Learning Platform: It introduces an Integrated Government Online Training Platform (iGOT), offering a plethora of training modules tailored to the diverse learning needs of civil servants. This approach ensures standardization of learning content across all cadres and departments.
• 70:20:10 Learning Model: The promotion of a culture of continuous learning among civil servants through the 70:20:10 model, which stipulates that 70% of capacity building happens through on-the-job learning, 20% through peer-to-peer learning, and 10% through formal training. 
• Digital Learning: Leveraging the latest technology, e-learning avenues are promoted, enabling officials to access resources irrespective of location or time, making learning more adaptable and convenient.
• Global Best Practices: Exposure to international standards and best practices ensures that India’s civil service is in tandem with global benchmarks, preparing them for challenges in a globalized world.

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