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Ashok Sehgal Honoured with DAKSH Leadership Award

Newsmantra — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:35:10 +0000

NEW DELHI. Ashok Sehgal, CEO of Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL) and Executive Director of NTPC India, has been honoured with the Award for Excellence in Cross Organizational Engagement under the prestigious DAKSH Leadership programme. The national initiative brought together 73 senior leaders from over 20 major PSUs across India. As part of the curriculum, Sehgal collaborated with dynamic leaders from GAIL, ONGC, SAIL, and OIL on a cross-PSU Live Action Learning Project titled “Strengthening Safety Monitoring Systems in Plants,” which successfully secured the Second Runner-Up position. The transformative program was conceptualized and delivered by SCOPE, the Capacity Building Commission, IIM Ahmedabad, and McKinsey & Company.

The award-winning project demonstrated the strong potential of AI-based tools and digital technologies in transforming traditional safety frameworks into proactive, predictive, and intelligent monitoring systems. These practical, scalable, and industry-relevant solutions serve as a key enabler in achieving the ultimate vision of Zero Harm in industries. Expressing deep gratitude to the entire PVUNL team and his project collaborators, Sehgal emphasized his commitment to accelerating the modernization of industrial safety practices, helping build a future-ready Indian industry aligned with the national aspiration of becoming Viksit Bharat @2047.

#Leadership #DAKSH #SCOPE #IIMA #McKinsey #Safety #ZeroHarm #PSU #NTPC #PVUNL #GAIL #ONGC #OIL #SAIL #AI #DigitalTransformation #ViksitBharat2047 #Learning #Gratitude #CrossOrganizationalEngagement #IndustrialSafety#Capacity building commission

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Capacity Building Commission Hosts World Environment Day Discussion on Community Led Sustainability

Newsmantra — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:55:23 +0000

NEW DELHI. On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Capacity Building Commission conducted a Samuhik Charcha focused on public leadership, sustainability, and community participation through the lens of a specific case study on pond rejuvenation and ecosystem-based groundwater recharging in Udham Singh Nagar. Led by CBC Chairperson S. Radha Chauhan, alongside Member of Administration Alka Mittal and Secretary Jagdeep Gupta, the interactive session brought together the entire CBC team to deliberate on critical issues such as sustaining community behavioral changes and deriving actionable governance lessons for public servants. Participants emphasized that lasting environmental stewardship occurs when local leadership, civic institutions, and communities coordinate collective actions, concluding that resource conservation must become a foundational lens for future policy implementation and everyday administrative decision-making.

#SamuhikCharcha #CBC #Sustainability #EnvironmentalGovernance #CapacityBuilding #CollectiveAction

Radha Chauhan I Alka Mittal I Sukanya SarkarI Chaitanya Joshi I Rachel Tanvi Chattopadhyay

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Jan Seva Expansion: Over 10 Lakh Beneficiaries Trained in Milestone Civil Service Reform

Newsmantra — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:27:52 +0000

NEW DELHI. Building on this massive foundation of over 10 lakh trained beneficiaries, the next phase of the Jan Seva programme focuses on embedding standard operating procedures for citizen-centric governance across diverse regional contexts. By leveraging the initial success within the Central Government, the Capacity Building Commission is establishing a robust ecosystem of digital learning and localized workshops. This strategy ensures that the core tenets of Mission Karmayogi—empathy, accountability, and efficiency—are not lost in translation as the initiative decentralizes. The rollout is meticulously designed to adapt to regional languages and specific administrative challenges, making the concept of *”seva bhaav”* practically applicable for a local revenue officer in a rural district just as it is for a high-ranking bureaucrat in a state capital.

To sustain this momentum across States, UTs, and PSUs, the CBC is introducing a data-driven monitoring framework to evaluate the long-term impact of these behavioral interventions. This involves continuous feedback loops from the public, peer-to-peer assessment modules, and regular refresher courses for the newly minted master trainers. By shifting the bureaucratic paradigm from a rule-bound mindset to a role-based, citizen-first approach, the expanded Jan Seva programme aims to create a highly responsive public delivery system. Ultimately, this nationwide scaling will transform the day-to-day interactions between the government and its citizens, turning the milestone of 10 lakh trained officials into a catalyst for a completely reimagined civil service culture.

#CapacityBuilding #MissionKarmayogi #SevaBhav #ViksitBharat#Radha Chauhan #Alka Mittal

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Expert Lecture Highlights Scriptural Lessons on Leadership and Mentoring

Newsmantra — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:19:20 +0000

Dr. Debasis Satapathy, Executive Director of NBCC (India) Ltd., delivered an expert lecture titled Lessons from Indian Scriptures on Mentoring and Coaching for Transformational Leadership at the Capacity Building Commission (CBC). During the session, he highlighted essential traits for transformational leaders by drawing upon insightful anecdotes from ancient Indian knowledge systems. The event was well-attended by key dignitaries, including CBC Member Dr. Alka Mittal, CBC Secretary Shri Jagdeep Gupta, and other members of the CBC team.

#CapacityBuilding #MissionKarmayogi #SevaBhav #ViksitBharat

Radha Chauhan | Alka Mittal |

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National Summit Explores New Ways to Improve Government Performance

Newsmantra — Tue, 19 May 2026 08:03:15 +0000

NEW DELHI. The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), along with the Capacity Building Commission (CBC), recently hosted a virtual National Departmental Summit. The event focused on moving from traditional training methods to performance-linked governance. Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh attended as the Chief Guest and spoke to senior officers from various States, Union Territories, and Administrative Training Institutes. In his address, he highlighted the government’s strong commitment to civil services reforms through initiatives like Mission Karmayogi and the iGOT Karmayogi digital learning platform.

The summit began with a welcome address by DoPT Secretary Ms. Rachna Shah, followed by a special address from CBC Chairperson Smt. S. Radha Chauhan. The discussions centered on building a future-ready governance system by continuously improving the skills of government officials. By connecting workplace training directly with performance and accountability, the initiative aims to create a more efficient, responsive, and citizen-centric administrative system across India.

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DAKSH 2.1 Launched to Build Future Public Sector Leaders

Newsmantra — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:15:21 +0000

INDORE. The DAKSH (Development of Aspiration, Knowledge, Succession & Harmony) 2.1 programme was launched as a year-long leadership development initiative aimed at preparing public sector executives for a complex global environment. The inaugural session saw participation from key experts including Shri Atul Sobti , DG , SCOPE , Ms Alka Mittal, Vineet Hemrajani, Ranjeet Nambudri, Manish Popli, and Himanshu Rai, along with representatives from Egon Zehnder, Indian Institute of Management Indore, Capacity Building Commission, and Standing Conference of Public Enterprises.

Designed to go beyond conventional training, DAKSH 2.1 focuses on building transformational leadership skills such as agility, empathy-driven decision-making, and succession planning. The programme aims to develop leaders as “architects of transformation” who can drive India’s economic future, with 72 executives expected to undergo an intensive six-day foundation phase followed by a 12-month development journey.

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Mission Karmayogi Advances Toward AI-Enabled Public Sector Capacity Building

Newsmantra — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:14:58 +0000

Designed to serve over three crore officials across the Centre and States, Mission Karmayogi is driving continuous, competency-based capacity building at scale. Through the iGOT Karmayogi platform, more than 1.4 crore government officials are already benefiting from structured, on-demand learning tailored to their specific roles and responsibilities.

The next phase of the mission aims to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence to develop an AI-enabled Digital Public Good for public sector capacity building, positioning India as a global leader in this domain. At the upcoming IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026, the Capacity Building Commission and Karmayogi Bharat will further advance this dialogue, highlighting the transformative potential of AI in strengthening governance and public service delivery.

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Over 10.5 Lakh Government Employees Trained Under Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Programme

Newsmantra — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:24:15 +0000

NEW DELHI. The Capacity Building Commission on Tuesday concluded Phase-II of the Rashtriya Karmayogi Large Scale Jan Seva Programme, aimed at strengthening citizen-centric governance across the country. Designed to instil a deeper sense of Seva Bhav (spirit of service) and Svadharma (duty aligned with personal purpose) among government servants, the initiative focuses on behavioural transformation and service-oriented administration. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, around 10.5 lakh government employees have been trained nationwide under the interactive programme.

Highlighting the outcomes of Phase-II, the Ministry said the programme has created a strong national training ecosystem, including 822 Lead Trainers and over 16,000 Master Trainers. These trainers have been equipped with facilitation skills based on adult-learning principles and activity-based methodologies, enabling them to further scale up capacity-building efforts within government departments. The initiative forms a key pillar of the broader civil services reform agenda under Mission Karmayogi, aimed at building a future-ready, accountable and responsive administrative framework.

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Radha Chauhan Reviews Mission Karmayogi Implementation During Visit to SPIPA, Ahmedabad

Newsmantra — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:30:04 +0000

AHMEDABAD. Chairperson of the Capacity Building Commission, Ms S. Radha Chauhan, visited the Sardar Patel Institute of Public Administration (SPIPA) in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Tuesday to review progress on capacity-building initiatives in the state. The visit focused on assessing the implementation of Mission Karmayogi, the Government of India’s flagship programme aimed at transforming civil services capacity through structured training and competency-driven reforms.

During her visit, Ms Chauhan chaired a meeting with SPIPA’s Deputy Director General, Shri Chandresh Kotak, Joint Secretary and Knowledge Manager Ms Ruta Bhatt, along with other senior officials. Discussions centred on the progress of Mission Karmayogi initiatives in Gujarat, strategies for strengthening institutional frameworks, and enhancing the delivery of training programmes aligned with the mission’s objectives.

The meeting also reviewed ongoing efforts to integrate competency-based learning, digital platforms and structured capacity-building modules within the state’s administrative framework. The Chairperson emphasised the importance of sustained coordination between the Commission and state institutions to ensure effective implementation and long-term impact of Mission Karmayogi reforms.

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Focus on Competitiveness and Leadership Development in CPSEs through DAKSH

Newsmantra — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:27:16 +0000

NEW DELHI. The inaugural session of the second batch of DAKSH, a flagship leadership development programme for senior executives of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), emphasized the increasing importance of competitiveness driven by globalization and reforms. Senior officials from the government, including Dr. P. K. Mishra and Shri K. Moses Chalai, highlighted how CPSEs play a vital role in India’s industrial, energy, defense, infrastructure, and financial sectors, contributing significantly to GDP and the Central Exchequer. They underscored that despite the rise of private enterprises, CPSEs must remain strategic, innovative, and agile to serve national priorities, balance markets, and ensure security, aligning with the Public Sector Enterprise Policy of 2021.

The programme, organized jointly by the Capacity Building Commission (CBC) and SCOPE under Mission Karmayogi, aims to foster future-ready leadership through a comprehensive 12-month curriculum that integrates digital learning, classroom engagement, executive coaching, action learning, and international exposure. Smt. Rachna Shah and Shri Atul Sobti elaborated on how DAKSH is designed to enable leaders to reflect, adapt, and transform themselves, thereby supporting strategic development and leadership emergence. The initiative builds on previous successes, with 73 senior officials trained in the first batch and 72 participants from diverse sectors in the second, aligning with broader Mission Karmayogi activities like competency development, institutional accreditation, and technology-enabled learning.

Dr. P. K. Mishra further emphasized that the evolving role of CPSEs necessitates continuous learning, innovation, and strategic thinking. He called for leadership that is agile and adaptable in a globalized environment, where efficiency and competitiveness are paramount. The session reinforced the government’s commitment to strengthening public sector leadership, ensuring CPSEs remain robust, future-ready, and capable of contributing meaningfully to India’s growth and security. Shri Jagdeep Gupta concluded by reaffirming the Capacity Building Commission’s dedication to advancing the vision of Mission Karmayogi and supporting leadership excellence in the public sector.

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