‘Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi’ Initiative

On Good Governance Day, Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the ‘Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi’ initiative, aiming to empower Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and decentralize governance. This initiative is part of the broader ‘Prashasan Gaon Ki Aur’ campaign, which seeks to enhance governance at the grassroots level by providing elected representatives and officials with modern tools and knowledge for effective decision-making and planning.

Through technology-driven solutions, including e-learning platforms, AI-powered chatbots, and mobile apps, the initiative will address knowledge gaps and enhance public service delivery, fostering sustainable development in rural India.

Key Highlights

Strengthening Panchayats: The initiative focuses on improving the capacity of Panchayats in Odisha, Assam, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh by offering e-learning tools and mobile applications to bridge knowledge gaps.

Decentralization of Governance: It aligns with the government’s broader mission to decentralize decision-making and promote participatory governance.

Empowering Rural India: The program is expected to create scalable, citizen-centric governance models that will drive inclusive and sustainable development.

Complementary Initiatives

New Dashboard on iGOT Karmayogi Platform: This tool enhances monitoring and decision-making capabilities for ministries and state administrators, allowing for better management of capacity-building efforts.

CPGRAMS Annual Report 2024: Showcasing the success of the Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS), which resolves over 25 lakh grievances annually, it underscores the government’s commitment to transparent governance.

Single Simplified Pension Application Form: The new digital pension form simplifies the process for retiring officials, ensuring quicker, cost-effective disbursements with improved user experience.

Summary of the news

Why in News	Key Points
Launch of ‘Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi’ initiative	– Launched by Dr. Jitendra Singh on Good Governance Day. – Aims to strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) through innovative tools and capacity-building frameworks. – Piloted in Odisha, Assam, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh. – Part of ‘Prashasan Gaon Ki Aur’ campaign. – Uses e-learning platforms, AI-powered chatbots, and mobile apps. – Focus on decentralized governance and participatory decision-making.
Governance Reforms Initiatives	– Dr. Jitendra Singh also launched the new iGOT Karmayogi dashboard. – Introduction of 1600th e-learning course for capacity-building. – CPGRAMS Annual Report 2024 released, resolving over 25 lakh grievances annually.
Single Simplified Pension Application Form	– Combines nine pension forms into one digital format. – Integration of e-HRMS with Bhavishya for real-time tracking.
Compendium of Pension Related Instructions, 2024	– Consolidates updated rules, procedures, and guidelines for pension administration.
Good Governance Day	– Celebrated to mark the 100th birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. – Emphasizes the government’s commitment to inclusive and accountable administration.
Information	– Odisha: First state for piloting ‘Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi’. – Dr. Jitendra Singh: Union Minister for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, PMO, Atomic Energy, and Space.
Other Initiatives by the Government	– Face recognition technology for pensioners’ life certificates. – Liberalization of childcare leave and maternity benefits for stillborn babies.