Union Minister Jitendra Singh Launches ‘Amrit Gyan Kosh’ and ‘Faculty Development’ Portals at Civil Service Training Convention

New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the ‘Amrit Gyan Kosh’ Portal and the ‘Faculty Development’ Portal today at the Civil Service Training Institutions Convention held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. These initiatives are part of a broader effort to modernize civil service training under the National Capacity Building Commission (NCBC) and Mission Karmayogi Bharat.

In his address, Dr. Singh reflected on the journey of the National Capacity Building Commission and Mission Karmayogi Bharat, describing it as a “paradigm shift” in civil service training. He emphasized the importance of creating a future-ready civil service that is deeply rooted in Indian ethos while maintaining a global perspective. He noted, “The evolution of technology and governance necessitates continuous learning and adaptation at every phase.”

The Minister highlighted the significant progress made by the NCBC and Mission Karmayogi Bharat, pointing out that they have become integral to the governance structure, despite initial skepticism. He announced that 31 lakh government employees are now trained under this mission every year, underscoring its role in achieving the goal of “Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.”

While launching the Amrit Gyaan Kosh Portal, Dr. Singh emphasized its role as a shared learning resource and knowledge bank, providing India-centric case studies to training institutions. “We should not always rely on the West for knowledge material; this portal will help us build and access our own resources,” he said.

The Faculty Development Programme, also launched today, aims to ensure that practitioners and faculties are better equipped to deliver knowledge effectively to civil servants. Dr. Singh stressed that being a good practitioner does not automatically translate to being a good teacher, and this program will bridge that gap.

In addition to the portal launches, Dr. Singh celebrated the achievements of the National Standards for Civil Services Training Institutions (CSTIs), highlighting that over 140 training institutes have been accredited so far. He also introduced 13 Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs) as part of a continuous enhancement roadmap for these institutions and granted accreditation to 20 ministries.

Dr. Singh noted that Mission Karmayogi marks a significant shift by extending capacity-building opportunities beyond civil servants, allowing anyone interested in contributing to the nation to upgrade their skills. He likened the rapid success of the NCBC to that of the Space sector, which flourished after being opened to non-government entities, urging other sectors to adopt similar collaborative approaches.

During the event, several CSTIs were recognized for their contributions, with special mention given to the top five institutes offering the highest number of courses on the iGOT platform: the Institute of Secretariat Training and Management, the National Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research, Innovation and Training, the Rafi Ahmed Kidwai National Postal Academy, the National Institute of Communication Finance, and the SVP National Police Academy.

Concluding his remarks, Dr. Singh expressed confidence that Mission Karmayogi and the NCBC will play a pivotal role in achieving the vision of India by 2047.