From ‘rule to role’, Mission Karmayogi redefining governance

Emphasising that capacity building in government must be a continuous and role-oriented process, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, said that the institutional framework for capacity building being implemented today is rooted in the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who recognised the need for a structured mechanism to prepare government officials for dynamically changing responsibilities.

These remarks were made at the event on “AI for Capacity Building: Transforming Governance”, organised by the Capacity Building Commission (CBC) and Karmayogi Bharat, in partnership with the India AI Mission.

Dr. Jitendra Singh said that governance can no longer be confined to silos and rule-bound procedures alone. He said the iGOT Karmayogi platform represents a decisive shift from “rule to role”, enabling officers to approach their assignments with greater clarity, accountability and outcome-orientation. He underlined that while traditional systems helped officers qualify for service, they did not always prepare them for the actual responsibilities they assume, often across multiple sectors during their careers.

Referring to the integration of Artificial Intelligence into the capacity building ecosystem, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that under the leadership of Smt. Radha Chauhan, Chairperson, Capacity Building Commission, the iGOT platform has adopted AI-driven tools such as AI Saarthi, AI Tutor and AI-based Capacity Building Plans.

The event was attended by senior dignitaries including Smt. Rachna Shah, Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training; Smt. Radha Chauhan, Chairperson, Capacity Building Commission; and Subramanian Ramadorai, Chairperson, Karmayogi Bharat.(UPDATED ON 8TH JANUARY 2026)