Rashtriya Karmayogi Large Scale Jan Seva Programme

Category: Governance / Civil Services Reforms

UPSC Notes

The Rashtriya Karmayogi Large Scale Jan Seva Programme is associated with the government's effort to build a citizen-centric, service-oriented public administration through large-scale capacity building of public officials.

It aligns with the broader objectives of Mission Karmayogi, the National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building.

Major objectives

  • Improve public-service delivery.

  • Develop behavioural, functional and domain competencies among government employees.

  • Promote a citizen-first approach to administration.

  • Encourage continuous learning and professional development.

  • Strengthen accountability, efficiency and responsiveness in government services.

Mission Karmayogi was approved in 2020 and includes competency-based capacity building supported by digital learning infrastructure.

Key Pointers for UPSC

  • Related programme: National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB), popularly known as Mission Karmayogi.

  • Core principle: Competency-based civil-service capacity building.

  • Digital platform: iGOT Karmayogi.

  • Administrative focus: Citizen-centric governance and improved service delivery.

  • Distinguish capacity building from recruitment, which involves separate selection processes.