Date: 2026-04-05Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches first -ever "Administrative Capacity Building" Programme for Scientists & Academicians Under Mission Karmayogi; aimed to quip academia leaders with governance skills
**Executive Summary**
On April 5, 2026, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the first-ever "Administrative Capacity Building" program specifically designed for scientists and academicians under Mission Karmayogi. The initiative aims to bridge the gap in structured administrative training for scientific leaders transitioning into institutional roles. Key actions included the launch of the UNNATI portal, the national rollout plan for Karmayogi Kartavya Karyakram, and the signing of a global partnership MoU.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Program Objectives and Training Initiatives**
* **Structured Governance Training:** Provides scientists and academicians with formal governance skills and decision-making capabilities to reduce reliance on "self-learning."
* **Functional Modules:** The Capacity Building Commission (CBC) is directed to create specialized courses for specific tasks, such as answering Parliamentary Questions.
* **Orientation Programs:** Introduction of short-format orientation modules for Assistant Secretaries and early-career civil servants to ease them into governance systems.
**Strategic Governance Shifts**
* **Role-Based Approach:** A shift from traditional rule-based functioning to a role-based approach, allowing officials to adapt across different domains.
* **Breaking Silos:** Promotion of integrated governance and the adoption of private-sector practices to end administrative silos.
* **Future-Ready Service:** Emphasis on a "future-ready" civil service that prioritizes technology adoption, citizen-centricity, and measurable improvements in service delivery.
**Digital and Global Partnerships**
* **UNNATI Portal:** A revamped platform launched to strengthen the institutional capacity-building ecosystem and democratize access to training.
* **CBC-RIS Collaboration:** A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the CBC and the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) to foster global knowledge partnerships.
* **Technological Integration:** Focus on incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital transformation into governance while maintaining human judgment.
**Impact Analysis**
**Scientists and Academicians**
**Impact**
These professionals will no longer have to rely on time-consuming self-learning when transitioning into leadership roles. They will gain systematic exposure to administrative processes and institutional responsibilities.
**Action Required**
Enroll in the dedicated "Administrative Capacity Building" program and utilize the UNNATI portal for continuous professional development.
**Assistant Secretaries and Early-career Civil Servants**
**Impact**
They will benefit from tailored orientation modules designed to familiarize them with governance systems without imposing an excessive training burden.
**Action Required**
Complete the specialized short-format orientation modules as part of their initial training phase.
**Capacity Building Commission (CBC)**
**Impact**
The CBC is tasked with moving beyond scale to focus on the quality and reach of training, while managing new global partnerships and technological initiatives.
**Action Required**
Develop focused modules for administrative functions, implement the Karmayogi Kartavya Karyakram roadmap, and execute policy dialogues and practitioner exchanges under the RIS MoU.
Key Entities Referenced
Mission Karmayogi: The overarching national framework for civil services capacity building aimed at transitioning governance from rule-based to role-based functioning.
Capacity Building Commission (CBC): The primary body responsible for developing administrative training modules, overseeing institutional collaborations, and implementing capacity-building reforms.
Administrative Capacity Building for Scientists and Academicians: A first-of-its-kind dedicated programme launched to equip scientific and academic leaders with essential governance, administrative, and decision-making skills.
UNNATI Portal: A revamped digital platform designed to strengthen institutional capacity-building ecosystems and democratize access to training for government personnel.
Karmayogi Kartavya Karyakram: A roadmap launched for the national rollout of the Mission Karmayogi initiative to create a future-ready and citizen-centric civil service.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches first -ever
"Administrative Capacity Building" Programme
for Scientists & Academicians Under Mission
Karmayogi; aimed to quip academia leaders with
governance skills
Minister Calls for Capacity Building Commission (CBC)
modules to answer Parliamentary Questions, Orientation
Training for Assistant Secretaries
Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches UNNATI Portal, Karmayogi
Rollout Plan; CBC-RIS MoU to Boost Global Capacity-
Building Partnerships
Minister Pushes Role-Based Governance, Calls for End to
Administrative Silos
Posted On: 05 APR 2026 5:41PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of
State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and
Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today launched the first-ever a dedicated programme on “Administrative
Capacity Building for Scientists and Academicians”, marking a step towards equipping academia leader
with governance skills and decision-making capabilities under the Mission Karmayogi framework.
Announcing the initiative at a Special Session of "SADHANA Saptah", Dr. Jitendra Singh said the
absence of structured administrative training for scientists and academicians had long been a gap,
particularly as many transition into leadership roles. He noted that professionals from scientific and
academic backgrounds are often required to take on institutional responsibilities without prior exposure to
administrative processes, and said the new programme is intended to address this systematically.
Describing the initiative as evolving from discussions with scientific leadership, Dr. Jitendra Singh said
such institutionalised learning would reduce reliance on “self-learning” that can be time-consuming and
uneven. He added that the programme would need to remain dynamic and adapt to emerging technologies,
including artificial intelligence, while retaining a balance between technological tools and human
judgement.The Minister also outlined new directions for the Capacity Building Commission (CBC), including the
development of structured modules for specific administrative functions. Among these, he suggested
creating a focused course on answering Parliamentary Questions to strengthen procedural understanding
among officials. He further indicated that similar short-format Orientation modules could be designed for
early-career civil servants and Assistant Secretaries to familiarise them with governance systems without
adding excessive training burden.
Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasised that capacity building must move beyond rule-based functioning towards a
role-based approach, enabling officials to adapt quickly across domains. He said the integration of private-
sector practices into governance, alongside traditional administrative frameworks, was necessary as “the
age of silos is over”.
Echoing this approach, S. Radha Chauhan, Chairperson of the Capacity Building Commission, said the
next phase of Mission Karmayogi would hinge on making public institutions both “adaptive” and
“humane”, particularly in the context of rapid technological change. She emphasised that with the growing
role of artificial intelligence, adaptability in governance is no longer optional, while a humane, citizen-
centric approach remains central to public service delivery. The Chairperson also highlighted the need to
move beyond a focus on scale alone towards improving the quality and reach of capacity-building efforts,
including democratising access to training across different levels of government personnel and
strengthening institutional collaboration through platforms such as UNNATI.
At the event, the Minister also launched a set of complementary initiatives, including the revamped
UNNATI portal aimed at strengthening institutional capacity-building ecosystems and a roadmap for the
national rollout of the Karmayogi Kartavya Karyakram. He also oversaw the signing of a memorandum of
understanding between the Capacity Building Commission and the Research and Information System for
Developing Countries (RIS), aimed at fostering global knowledge partnerships in capacity building. The
collaboration will enable structured engagement through policy dialogues, practitioner exchanges and
thematic learning initiatives, with a focus on areas such as artificial intelligence in governance, digital
transformation, and public sector innovation, positioning capacity building as a global public good.
The session, held at Vigyan Bhawan, was attended by Padma Shri Prof. Ashutosh Sharma; Prof. Abhay
Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology; Dr. Rajesh S. Gokhale, Secretary,
Department of Biotechnology; Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences and Alka
Mittal, Member (Administration), Capacity Building Commission.
Positioning the reforms within the five-year trajectory of Mission Karmayogi, Dr. Jitendra Singh said the
focus is on creating a “future-ready” civil service anchored in continuous learning, technology adoption
and citizen-centric governance. He reiterated that capacity building must translate into measurable
improvements in governance outcomes, particularly in service delivery and institutional performance,
reflecting a shift from training inputs to tangible administrative impact.****
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