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Good Governance Day: Jitendra Singh launches 'Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi' and iGOT's 1,600th course

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched the 'Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi' initiative for Panchayati Raj Institutions on Good Governance Day, 25 December 2024.

Summary

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched the 'Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi' initiative on Good Governance Day, 25 December 2024, observed to mark the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Part of the broader 'Prashasan Gaon Ki Aur' campaign, the initiative aims to build the capacity of elected representatives and officials of Panchayati Raj Institutions through e-learning platforms, AI-powered chatbots and mobile apps. It has been piloted in Odisha, Assam, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh. The Minister also launched a new dashboard on the iGOT Karmayogi platform and the platform's 1,600th e-learning course, among five initiatives announced for the day.

Key facts

Launched by
Dr Jitendra Singh, MoS (Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions)
Occasion
Good Governance Day, 25 December 2024 (Vajpayee's 100th birth anniversary)
Initiative
Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi, part of 'Prashasan Gaon Ki Aur'
Target group
Elected representatives and officials of Panchayati Raj Institutions
Pilot States
Odisha, Assam, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh
Tools
E-learning platforms, AI-powered chatbots, mobile apps
iGOT Karmayogi
New dashboard and 1,600th e-learning course

Practice MCQs 3 questions

Q1

The 'Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi' initiative launched on Good Governance Day 2024 is part of which broader campaign?

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Correct answer: D — Prashasan Gaon Ki Aur

PIB (DoPT): the 'Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi' initiative is part of the broader 'Prashasan Gaon Ki Aur' campaign.

Q2 Advanced

In which States was the 'Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi' initiative piloted, as stated on 25 December 2024?

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Correct answer: B — Odisha, Assam, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh

PIB (DoPT): the initiative was piloted in Odisha, Assam, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh.

Q3 Advanced

Which milestone e-learning course was introduced on the iGOT Karmayogi platform on Good Governance Day 2024?

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Correct answer: A — 1,600th

PIB (DoPT): Dr Jitendra Singh launched a new dashboard on the iGOT Karmayogi platform along with the milestone introduction of the 1,600th e-learning course.

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