Mission Karmayogi — Uttar Pradesh Ranks First

Why Is It in News?

Uttar Pradesh ranked first in capacity-building performance among the participating states at the third regional workshop of Sādhana Shrinkhla 2026, held in Lucknow on 23–24 October 2026. Rajasthan ranked second, followed by Jammu and Kashmir in third place.

About

Mission Karmayogi, formally known as the National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB), is a Government of India initiative launched in September 2020. It aims to improve the competencies, skills and professional capabilities of civil servants through continuous learning and role-based training.

The programme promotes a shift from rule-based administration to role-based governance, with an emphasis on citizen-centric public service delivery.

The iGOT Karmayogi digital learning platform enables government officials to access training courses and develop professional competencies.

Key Points

1. Programme: Mission Karmayogi.
2. Formal name: National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB).
3. Launch: September 2020.
4. Top-ranked state: Uttar Pradesh.
5. Recognition announced at: Sādhana Shrinkhla 2026 regional workshop.
6. Venue: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
7. Workshop dates: 23–24 October 2026.
8. Organisers: Capacity Building Commission (CBC) and the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
9. Second-ranked state: Rajasthan.
10. Third-ranked state: Jammu and Kashmir.
11. iGOT Karmayogi platform: Uttar Pradesh had approximately 19.23 lakh registered users, with more than 99% active participation reported in contemporary coverage.
12. UNNATI initiative: More than 370 training institutes from Uttar Pradesh were connected to the UNNATI platform.
13. New initiatives launched: UNNATI Capacity Index and the National Curriculum Design Framework for Mission Karmayogi Training Institutes.
14. Major objective: To develop a competent, accountable, technology-enabled and citizen-centric civil service.
15. Additional measures announced: Uttar Pradesh announced plans to develop RUPAAM as a Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence for Capacity Building and to pilot competency-based human resource management through UP Manav Sampada.
16. Importance: The recognition reflects the role of continuous learning and competency-based training in improving governance and public service delivery.