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The Karmayogi Mission seeks to improve the orientation, mindset and approach of government personnel, says PM Narendra Modi
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first-ever National Training Conclave at the International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
The Prime Minister’s address was replete with many anecdotes and stories emanating from his rich political and administrative experience. By giving such examples in his address, he emphasised the importance of aspects like service orientation in government work, ownership in realising the aspirations of the common man, the need to break the hierarchy and use the experience of every person in the organisation, the importance of Jan Bhagidari and the zeal to improve and innovate the system, among other things.
PM Modi added that the training modules should be oriented and developed so that these aspects are inculcated in government officials.
Discussing his experience of earlier serving as Chief minister of Gujarat and later as PM, PM Modi underlined that the government has never lacked talented, dedicated and committed officials. He said that just like the institution of the Army has built impeccable credibility in the eyes of the public, it is the responsibility of all government servants to further increase the faith of people in the government system.
PM Modi said that training should also inculcate a whole-of-government approach, adding that all efforts must be made to nurture the potential of the officials. He also emphasised that the old approach, where posting in training institutions was seen as punishment, is changing.
PM Modi said that training institutes are one of the most important places as they nurture the personnel who have worked in government for many decades.
The Prime Minister also discussed the vertical and horizontal silos and the shackles of hierarchy, exhorting officials to overcome them and seek out those with experience, regardless of hierarchy.
PM Modi emphasised that training should inculcate the importance of Jan Bhagidari in every government servant. Explaining this to the audience, he credited the success of the Swachh Bharat Mission, the Aspirational Districts Programme, Amrit Sarovar and the substantial share of India in digital payments around the world, to Jan Bhagidari.
PM Modi said that training is for every level and for everyone, and in this sense, the iGOT Karmayogi platform has brought about a level playing field as it provides opportunities for everyone to train. He said that iGOT Karmayogi registration crossing the 10 lakh user base mark shows that people in the system are keen to learn.
He added that Karmayogi Mission seeks to improve the orientation, mindset and approach of government personnel so that they feel content and happy, and as a by-product of this improvement, the governance system improves organically.
PM Modi wished all participants of the conclave the best for the day-long deliberations and suggested they come up with actionable inputs that will help improve the training infrastructure in the country. He also suggested making an institutional mechanism for organising the conclave at regular intervals.
