MISSION KARMAYOGI
Topic: Constitutional bodies
The Union Cabinet gave its approval for Mission Karmayogi, a new national capacity building and performance evaluation programme for civil servants.
ABOUT
The mission is established under the National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building(NPCSCB).
It is aimed at building a future-ready Civil Service with the right attitude, skills and knowledge, aligned to the vision of New India.
The scheme will cover 46 lakh, Central government employees, at all levels, and involve an outlay of Rs 510 crores over a 5 year period, according to an official statement.
NEED OF SUCH MISSION?
The capacity of civil services plays a vital role in rendering a wide variety of services, implementing welfare programs and performing core governance functions.
APEX BODY
The Prime Minister’s Public Human Resource Council will be set up as the apex body to direct the reforms.