The iGOT Karmayogi platform, India’s premier digital learning portal for civil servants, has achieved a major milestone by crossing the 1 crore registered users mark. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, this initiative reflects the government’s strong commitment to digital governance, capacity building, and a citizen-centric bureaucracy.
Why in News?
On May 21, 2025, the Ministry of Personnel announced that iGOT Karmayogi had surpassed 1 crore registrations, up from just 3 lakh users in January 2023 — a 30-fold growth in just over two years. This growth highlights the increasing adoption of digital learning among India’s central and state civil servants.
Background
- iGOT Karmayogi stands for Integrated Government Online Training under Mission Karmayogi.
- Launched under the National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB).
- Aims to build a competent, professional, and future-ready civil service.
Key Achievements
- Over 1 crore registered users, with 60% from State/UT governments.
- Top 5 States by user count: Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.
- More than 3.1 crore learning certificates issued.
- Over 3.8 crore learning hours completed.
Platform Features
- Offers 2,400+ courses in 16 languages.
- Courses are provided by 200+ contributors: Central/State ministries, training institutes, civil society, and academia.
- Aligned with the Karmayogi Competency Model (KCM) rooted in Indic wisdom.
Strategic Objectives
- Empower every civil servant with personalized, lifelong learning.
- Improve governance through continuous competency enhancement.
- Promote a “Digital Public Infrastructure” approach.
- Foster international partnerships, with interest from Caribbean nations and beyond.
Future Roadmap
- Expand courses in regional languages.
- Enhance course quality and user experience using AI and emerging tech.
- Onboard new content partners and improve platform reach.
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | iGOT Karmayogi Crosses 1 Crore Users: A Milestone in Digital Civil Services Training |
Launched Under | Mission Karmayogi, NPCSCB |
Total Users (May 2025) | Over 1 crore |
Growth | Since Jan 2023 30-fold (from 3 lakh to 1 crore) |
Top 5 Participating States | Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, MP, Rajasthan, UP |
Total Courses | 2,400+ in 16 languages |
Learning Certificates Issued | Over 3.1 crore |
Aligned With | Karmayogi Competency Model (KCM) |
Global Collaboration | Interest shown by Caribbean and other nations |