Center launches 'Dakshta' course suite on iGOT platform to enhance skills of young professionals

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The Central Government has introduced a new collection of courses called "Dakshata" on the iGOT Karmayogi platform announced by the Ministry of Personnel.

An Overview of the News

• The course, known as "Dakshta" (Development of Attitude, Knowledge, Skills for Holistic Change in Administration), aims at enhancing the skills of young professionals.

• To oversee the core objectives of the initiative, the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has set up Karmayogi Bharat, a government-owned non-profit special purpose vehicle.

• Karmayogi India is responsible for owning, managing, maintaining and improving the iGOT Karmayogi Platform.

• Mission Karmayogi, which is the national program for civil services capacity building, aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of creating a developed and empowered India.

• The mission aims to create a smart, citizen-friendly and future-ready public workforce in line with the government's thrust on skill development and holistic transformation.

About iGOT Karmayogi

• It is an online platform for capacity building of civil service officers.

• It combines five functional centres: online learning, competency management, career management, discussion and networking.

• The platform enables officials to deliver more effectively, enhancing government execution capabilities.

• It offers online, face-to-face and blended learning opportunities.

• Occasional forums facilitate discussion among officers.

• It helps manage career paths and provides reliable competency assessments.