Context: Prime Minister of India launched Sadhna Saptah 2026 as a week-long initiative for strengthening the capacity of civil servants.
- The programme is being organised under Mission Karmayogi by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).
About Sadhna Saptah 2026 for Civil Servants’ Capacity Building:
What it is?
- Sadhna Saptah 2026 is a week-long national capacity-building programme for civil servants across Union ministries, departments, organizations, and states.
- It is aligned with Mission Karmayogi’s vision of building a future-ready, citizen-centric civil service.
Aim:
- To improve capacity, performance, and efficiency of civil servants
- To align governance skills with the vision of Viksit Bharat
Key Features:
- Nationwide Participation: Officers and employees from all levels of Union and State governments participate.
- iGOT Platform Integration: Uses the iGOT Karmayogi platform for end-to-end digital learning.
- Multi-Domain Learning: Covers behavioural, functional, and domain-specific courses.
- Future-Oriented Modules: Includes courses on technology, AI, governance reforms, and indigenous knowledge systems.
Significance:
- Administrative Efficiency: Strengthens governance delivery through better-trained civil servants.
- Citizen-Centric Governance: Promotes transparency, responsiveness, and service-oriented administration.
Relevance in UPSC Exam Syllabus:
- GS Paper II
- Governance
- Civil services reforms
- Role of bureaucracy in public administration
- GS Paper IV (Ethics)
- Probity in governance
- Aptitude and integrity in public service
