**Executive Summary**
SĀDHANA Saptah 2026, the National Learning Week under Mission Karmayogi, was conducted from 2nd April to 10th April 2026 to foster a competency-driven civil service. The initiative recorded over 3.18 crore course completions on the iGOT Karmayogi platform, a tenfold increase from 2024. The campaign successfully mobilized 46.9 lakh employees, focusing on digital capabilities and grassroots penetration.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Scale and Participation**
* **Record Growth:** The campaign achieved 3.18 crore course completions, marking a nearly tenfold increase over the 2024 National Learning Week.
* **Employee Reach:** 46.9 lakh employees completed at least one course, while 33.44 lakh employees dedicated more than four hours to learning.
* **Frontline Engagement:** Frontline workers, including teachers and police personnel, contributed 1.48 crore completions, representing 47% of total participation.
**Thematic Focus and Learning Formats**
* **Emerging Technologies:** 36.61 lakh employees completed at least one course related to Artificial Intelligence (AI).
* **Interactive Learning:** The week featured 136 thematic webinars and 84 *Samuhik Charchas*, resulting in 16.4 lakh cumulative learning engagements.
* **Broad Curriculum:** Content covered AI, Digital Transformation, Indian Knowledge Systems, Infrastructure, Governance, Ethics, and Health and Wellness.
**Operational and Outreach Strategy**
* **State Contribution:** Employees from States and Union Territories (UTs) accounted for nearly 80% of all course completions.
* **Multi-Platform Outreach:** The campaign utilized print, television, radio, digital media, and regional language content to maximize visibility and regional engagement.
* **Strategic Vision:** The initiative aimed to shift government culture toward continuous learning, adaptability, and citizen-centric service delivery.
**Impact Analysis**
**Government Employees**
**Impact**
Employees experienced a shift toward a culture of continuous learning and increased ownership of professional development. There is a heightened readiness within the workforce to adapt to emerging domains like AI and digital governance.
**Action Required**
Employees must continue to utilize the iGOT Karmayogi platform to complete competency-linked courses and integrate new digital skills into their administrative functions.
**Frontline Workers (Teachers, Police, Field Functionaries)**
**Impact**
This group saw unprecedented inclusion in structured learning, many for the first time, contributing nearly half of the national learning volume.
**Action Required**
Frontline staff should apply the multidisciplinary training received to improve grassroots-level service delivery and citizen interaction.
**State and Union Territory Governments**
**Impact**
States and UTs acted as the primary drivers of the campaign’s momentum, demonstrating the effectiveness of cooperative federalism in human resource development.
**Action Required**
State and UT administrations must maintain the momentum of capacity-building initiatives to ensure the long-term sustainability of the civil service ecosystem.
Key Entities Referenced
Mission Karmayogi: A national program for civil services capacity building aimed at creating a future-ready, citizen-centric, and competency-driven civil service ecosystem.
SĀDHANA Saptah 2026: A National Learning Week initiative under Mission Karmayogi that drives nationwide movement towards continuous learning and capacity building for government functionaries.
iGOT Karmayogi platform: A comprehensive digital learning portal that hosts structured courses and training modules for government employees, facilitating large-scale capacity building.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions: The nodal central ministry responsible for the implementation and oversight of civil service reforms and the Mission Karmayogi framework.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
SĀDHANA Saptah 2026 Records Over 3.18 Crore
Course Completions, Marks Tenfold Growth
Under Mission Karmayogi
States & UTs Contribute Nearly 80% of Total Learning
Engagement
Frontline workers contributed over 1.48 crore course
completions, accounting for nearly 47 percent of the total
participation
Posted On: 11 APR 2026 8:07PM by PIB Delhi
SĀDHANA Saptah 2026, the National Learning Week initiative under Mission Karmayogi, concluded
with an overwhelming national response, registering more than 3.18 crore course completions on the
iGOT Karmayogi platform—marking nearly a tenfold increase compared to the National Learning Week
(NLW) – Karmayogi Saptah 2024. The campaign, held from 2nd April to 10th April 2026, reinforced the
Government’s commitment to building a future-ready, citizen-centric and competency-driven civil service
ecosystem.
The campaign was inaugurated through a video message by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra
Modi, setting the tone for a nationwide movement towards continuous learning and capacity building
among government functionaries.
The initiative witnessed participation at an unprecedented scale, with 46.9 lakh employees completing at
least one course, while 33.44 lakh employees completed more than four hours of learning. Notably,
36.61 lakh employees undertook at least one AI-related course, reflecting the growing emphasis on
digital capability and emerging technologies in governance.
A key highlight of SĀDHANA Saptah 2026 was the active engagement of frontline workers, including
teachers, police personnel and field-level functionaries, many of whom participated in structured learning
for the first time. These frontline workers contributed over 1.48 crore course completions, accounting for
nearly 47 percent of the total participation, underscoring the programme’s deep grassroots penetration.
The momentum of the campaign was significantly driven by State and Union Territory governments,
whose employees contributed to nearly 80 percent of all course completions, demonstrating strong
cooperative federalism in advancing capacity-building initiatives.
The week-long campaign was further strengthened through a series of 136 thematic webinars and 84
Samuhik Charchas, which together attracted over 16.4 lakh cumulative learning engagements. These
sessions covered a wide spectrum of themes, including Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation,Indian Knowledge Systems, Infrastructure and Technical Expertise, Governance and Ethics, and Health
and Wellness, ensuring a holistic and multidisciplinary learning experience.
Designed as a comprehensive national effort, SĀDHANA Saptah 2026 adopted a multi-platform outreach
strategy encompassing print, television, radio, digital media and field-level engagement, enabling wide
participation and regional outreach. The initiative also focused on thematic storytelling, regional language
content and citizen-centric narratives, contributing to enhanced visibility and engagement across diverse
audiences.
The outcomes of the campaign reflect a strong shift towards a culture of continuous learning within
government systems, with increased awareness, participation and ownership among employees. The scale
of engagement, particularly in emerging domains such as AI, highlights a growing readiness within the
public workforce to adapt to evolving governance needs.
SĀDHANA Saptah 2026 has thus emerged as a landmark initiative under Mission Karmayogi, not only in
terms of participation but also in shaping a new perception of governance where learning, adaptability and
citizen-centric service delivery form the core of administrative functioning.
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