Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi Initiative

27.12.2024

Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi Initiative

Why in the news?                        

Recently, the Union Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions launched the ‘Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi’ initiative on Good Governance Day.

About Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi Initiative:

• It is part of the broader ‘Prashasan Gaon Ki Aur’ campaign.
• It aims to enhance the capacity and competence of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) by equipping elected representatives and officials with the tools and knowledge required for effective governance and participatory planning.
• It is currently piloted in Odisha, Assam, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh.
• The initiative leverages e-learning platforms, AI-powered chatbots, and mobile apps to bridge knowledge gaps and enhance service delivery.
• This program aligns with the government’s broader mission to decentralize governance and foster participatory decision-making at the grassroots level.
• The initiative is expected to create scalable models of citizen-centric governance, enabling PRIs to drive equitable and sustainable development across rural India.

Other initiatives of Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi Initiative:

• New dashboard on the iGOT Karmayogi platform:

○It is designed to empower ministries, departments, and state administrators with advanced tools to monitor user registrations, course completions, and overall progress in capacity-building efforts.

○With customizable views and robust data filtration capabilities, the dashboard provides detailed insights to improve decision-making and optimize training initiatives.

CPGRAMS Annual Report 2024:

• It provides a comprehensive review of the Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System.
• The report showcases key achievements, including the resolution of over 25 lakh grievances annually and the implementation of the Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI).

                                                                 Source: PIB

Consider the following statements regarding the Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi Initiative:

1. It focuses on strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) through innovative tools and capacity-building frameworks.

2. It leverages e-learning platforms, AI-powered chatbots and mobile apps to bridge knowledge gaps.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A.1 only

B.2 only

C.Both 1 and 2

D.Neither 1 nor 2

Answer C