**Executive Summary**
This report details the Technology Day webinars scheduled for April 3, 2026, as part of the "Karmayogi Sādhana Saptah" initiative for civil servant capacity development. Launched on April 2, 2026, by the Capacity Building Commission and Karmayogi Bharat, the program features expert-led sessions on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and semiconductors. The webinars aim to provide strategic perspectives on India's technological autonomy and digital governance.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Initiative Context**
* **Mission Karmayogi:** The webinars are part of the Karmayogi Sādhana 2026 initiative, focused on the capacity building of civil servants.
* **Organizers:** The program is facilitated by the Capacity Building Commission and Karmayogi Bharat.
* **Sādhana Saptah:** A week-long series of expert sessions addressing key issues like digital skilling and sovereign technological capabilities.
**Session 1: Artificial Intelligence (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM)**
* **Focus:** Building sovereign AI capabilities to drive economic growth and social good.
* **Themes:** Emphasis on indigenous development, strategic autonomy, and the "India AI Imperative."
* **Expert Panel:** Features representatives from NITI Frontier Tech Hub, the National Testing Agency, and Sarvam AI.
**Session 2: Cybersecurity and Digital Skilling (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)**
* **Focus:** "Securing the Last Mile" through digital skilling for personnel.
* **Themes:** Equipping frontline staff with cybersecurity awareness and digital competencies essential for secure governance delivery.
* **Expert Lead:** Conducted by the CEO of Macquarie University Cyber Skills Academy.
**Session 3: Semiconductor Supply Chains (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM)**
* **Focus:** Powering India’s tech future through resilient semiconductor supply chains.
* **Themes:** Exploring the strategic importance of self-reliance in the semiconductor sector.
* **Expert Panel:** Features leadership from the India Semiconductor Mission and L&T Semiconductor Technologies.
**Impact Analysis**
**Civil Servants and Frontline Personnel**
**Impact:**
Personnel will gain critical exposure to emerging technologies and essential cybersecurity awareness necessary for modern, secure governance.
**Action Required:**
Attend the designated webinars on April 3, 2026, to acquire digital competencies and understanding of national technological imperatives.
**Capacity Building Commission and Karmayogi Bharat**
**Impact:**
These entities act as the primary facilitators of the Mission Karmayogi initiative, responsible for hitting milestones in civil service development.
**Action Required:**
Manage the execution of Sādhana Saptah and ensure the effective dissemination of expert knowledge across the civil service framework.
**Industry Experts and Policy Bodies (NITI Aayog, India Semiconductor Mission)**
**Impact:**
These stakeholders serve as the knowledge foundation for India's indigenous technological strategy and strategic autonomy.
**Action Required:**
Lead the scheduled sessions to provide perspectives on indigenous development and resilient supply chains.
Key Entities Referenced
Mission Karmayogi: The National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB) aimed at transforming the Indian bureaucracy through integrated training and development.
Karmayogi Sādhana Saptah: A dedicated week of expert-led webinars and capacity-building activities launched in 2026 focused on civil servant development in emerging technologies.
Capacity Building Commission: The central body responsible for overseeing civil services training, standardizing capacity building across departments, and coordinating Mission Karmayogi initiatives.
Karmayogi Bharat: The government entity responsible for managing the digital infrastructure and platform to deliver capacity building programs under Mission Karmayogi.
India Semiconductor Mission: A specialized government division mentioned in the context of building resilient supply chains and achieving self-reliance in the semiconductor sector.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Key Highlights of 3rd April Technology Day
Webinars: Expert Sessions on AI, Cybersecurity,
and Semiconductors under Karmayogi Sādhana
Saptah
Posted On: 02 APR 2026 7:02PM by PIB Delhi
Karmayogi Sādhana 2026 was launched by the Capacity Building Commission and Karmayogi Bharat on
2nd April 2026, marking a significant milestone in capacity development for civil servants under the
Mission Karmayogi initiative.
As part of Sādhana Saptah, a series of webinars are taking place this week. This series will feature leading
experts from diverse fields starting tomorrow. These experts will provide valuable perspectives on key
issues such as artificial intelligence, sovereign capabilities, cybersecurity, digital skilling and the strategic
importance of semiconductors in India's technologbuildingical future.
Key Highlights of the Day (3rd April, 2026):
1. Ms Debjani Ghosh, Mr Abhishek Singh, and Mr Pratyush Kumar:
Topic: India's AI Imperative – Building Sovereign Capabilities for Economic Growth and Social Good
Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Ms Ghosh (Distinguished Fellow at NITI Frontier Tech Hub), Mr Singh (Director General, National
Testing Agency), and Mr Kumar (Co-founder, Sarvam AI) will explore India's imperative to build
sovereign AI capabilities that drive both economic growth and social good, focusing on indigenous
development and strategic autonomy.
2. Mr Matt Bushby:
Topic: Securing the Last Mile: Digital Skilling for Personnel
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Mr Bushby (Chief Executive Officer, Macquarie University Cyber Skills Academy) will discuss strategies
for digital skilling at the last mile, focusing on equipping frontline personnel with cybersecurity awareness
and digital competencies essential for secure governance delivery.
3. Mr Amitesh Kumar Sinha and Dr Sandeep Kumar:
Topic: Powering India's Tech Future: Building Resilient Supply Chains for Semiconductors
Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Mr Sinha (CEO, India Semiconductor Mission) and Dr Kumar (CEO, L&T Semiconductor Technologies)
will delve into the strategic importance of building resilient semiconductor supply chains and India's
journey towards self-reliance in this critical technology sector.***
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