Uttar Pradesh Tops Mission Karmayogi Implementation

Uttar Pradesh ranked first nationally for implementing Mission Karmayogi in an assessment of capacity building in government departments and among officials. The state received the recognition at a northern regional workshop in Lucknow on 23 October 2026, jointly organised by the Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Uttar Pradesh Academy of Administration and Management (RUPAM) and the Government of India’s Capacity Building Commission. Rajasthan ranked second and Jammu and Kashmir third.

Mission Karmayogi and civil service capacity building

Mission Karmayogi is the National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB), approved by the Union Cabinet in September 2020. It aims to strengthen the capabilities of government officials through continuous learning and training. The programme includes the iGOT Karmayogi platform, an online system for civil service learning and training. Its framework promotes a role-based approach to administration, alongside competency-based capacity development.

Uttar Pradesh’s training participation

As of 23 October 2026, Uttar Pradesh had about 1.923 million registered users on the iGOT Karmayogi platform, with active participation above 99%. More than 350 training institutions in the state were registered under the Unnati initiative. In January 2026, the state held a seven-day capacity-building programme for its officials and employees.

Departmental rankings and course completions

The Uttar Pradesh Home Department ranked first in Category A after completing more than 10 million training courses. The Basic and Secondary Education Department ranked second in that category and also completed more than 10 million courses. In Category B, the Higher Education Department ranked first and the Infrastructure and Industrial Development Department ranked second. In Category C, the Handloom and Textiles Department ranked first, while the Administrative Reforms Department ranked second.

Important Facts for Exams

• Mission Karmayogi is the National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building.
• The Union Cabinet approved Mission Karmayogi in September 2020.
• The iGOT Karmayogi platform supports online learning and training for government officials.
• The Capacity Building Commission jointly organised the Lucknow regional workshop with RUPAM on 23 October 2026.

The northern regional assessment placed Uttar Pradesh first, Rajasthan second and Jammu and Kashmir third. The Uttar Pradesh Home Department led Category A with more than 10 million completed training courses.