Context: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched the Extended Version of Mission Karmayogi on Good Governance Day.

Three new features of iGOT Karmayogi platform

• The Extended Version of Mission Karmayogi includes three new features launched on the iGOT Karmayogi platform: 
  • My iGOT, 
  • Blended Programs and 
  • Curated Programs
• VIKAS (Variable & Immersive Karmayogi Advanced Support), a new blended learning programme and 12 domain specific capacity building e-learning courses was also launched.

Details of new features launched on the iGOT Karmayogi platform

• My iGOT: It delivers targeted training courses on the home page of individual officers that directly address the capacity-building needs of the officer as identified in the Capacity-Building Plan for their Ministries/Departments, thereby facilitating a highly personalized experience.
  • More than 28 lakh users have been onboarded on the platform till now, with about 830 high-quality e-learning courses being made available. 
• Blended Programs on iGOT-Karmayogi platform:  Blended Programs integrate traditional offline (in-person) classroom courses with online learning components. 
  • It enables officers and faculty to leverage the flexibility and convenience of online courses while retaining the invaluable benefits of face-to-face classroom interactions. 
• Curated Programs on iGOT Karmayogi: They are designed to cater to the diverse learning needs of the Ministries/Departments and Training Institutions. 
• VIKAS (Variable & Immersive Karmayogi Advanced Support): It is a new blended learning programme for capacity building of Middle management civil servants in the Central Secretariat. 
  • VIKAS is a blended programme with iGOT Karmayogi platform consisting of 33 hours complemented by 30 hours of offline training focusing on the development of functional, behavioural and technological competencies required in the Central Government. 

News Source: PIB