Discuss the importance of cultivating a culture of life-long learning among Indian civil servants. How has Mission Karamyogi contributed to this objective? Illustrate with examples.
Introduction
Mission Karamyogi is a capability development program for civil servants aimed at transforming the service from 'rule-based' to 'role-based' as per PM Modi
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Importance of cultivating a culture of life-long learning among civil servants:
i) Tackling new age issues: such as digital media, deepfakes etc.
ii) Expanding the knowledge on issues and solutions (Learning for them eg: Nature based solutions for climate change.
iii) Tapping into experience of others to learn from them eg books from ex-civil secretaries Susrup Bhatnagar.
iv) Helps generation of ideas for development of self and nation eg Aadhaar based service delivery
v) Helps develop emotional intelligence.
vi) Understanding the society and empathetic approach to the vulnerable sections.
Mission Karamyogi has contributed to this:
Conclusion
The infusion of new-age technology and better service delivery has made possible by a bureaucracy that understands needs of the society and constantly striving to fulfill them.
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Aditya Agarwal
Role of Civil Services in a Democracy
Civil Service Development and Governance
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