Mission Karma Yogi & Sadhana Saptah, 2026

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Why in News?

The Department of Higher Education organized an interactive session on Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) as part of Sadhana Saptah.

Mission Karma Yogi (National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building – NPCSCB)

It is a long-term national programme for building civil service capacity.
Aim – Transform India’s civil services into a competent, future‑ready, citizen‑centric workforce.
Launched in – September 2020.
Scheme Type - It is a Central Sector Scheme.
Implemented by - The Department of Personnel and Training.
Nodal Ministry - Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
Institutional Structure - Led by the Prime Minister's Public Human Resources Council, supported by the Capacity Building Commission (CBC).
Digital Backbone – iGOT Karmayogi platform (launched in 2022) – hosts 4,400+ courses in multiple languages.
It focuses on enhancing individual and institutional capabilities for central and state officials, fostering a proactive, technology-enabled, and citizen-centric civil service.
Features – Self‑paced courses, webinars, peer learning, Karma Points, and certification.
Regular performance evaluation via Capacity Building Commission (CBC).
Significance – Strengthens governance capacity, embeds Seva Bhav, and supports Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Mission Sadhana Saptah, 2026

It is a week‑long annual initiative marking CBC’s foundation day and showcasing progress under Mission Karmayogi.
Launched in – April, 2026.
Organised by – Capacity Building Commission (CBC).
Aim – Strengthen adaptive development and humane aptitude for national advancement; embed continuous learning culture.
Theme – Technology to Tradition to Tangible Outcomes

Sadhana Saptah

Karmayogi Geet	Reinforces values of Seva, Kartavya, nation building.
Karmayogi Kshamata Connect	Empowers frontline functionaries with digital awareness and national priorities.
Karmayogi Kartavya Karyakram	Behavioural transformation initiative for 1.3 crore officials.
Trust‑Based Peer Assessment	Links learning with real‑world application on iGOT platform.
AI‑Powered Case Study Suite (Amrit Gyan Kosh)	Integrates real case studies into training and decision‑making.

Relationship Between Mission Karmayogi & Sādhana Saptah
Mission Karmayogi provides the structural framework and digital backbone (iGOT) and Sādhana Saptah reinforces and celebrates its progress.
Together, they are instruments to achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

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