Mission Karmayogi launches first administrative training programme for scientists and academicians
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on 5 April 2026 launched the first-ever 'Administrative Capacity Building for Scientists and Academicians' programme under Mission Karmayogi, along with a revamped UNNATI portal and a CBC–RIS MoU.
Summary
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched the first-ever programme on 'Administrative Capacity Building for Scientists and Academicians' under Mission Karmayogi at a special session of Sādhana Saptah at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 5 April 2026. It aims to give scientists and academic leaders governance and decision-making skills as they move into institutional leadership roles. He also launched the revamped UNNATI portal and a roadmap for the national rollout of the Karmayogi Kartavya Karyakram, and oversaw an MoU between the Capacity Building Commission (CBC) and the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) on global knowledge partnerships, including AI in governance. The minister suggested CBC modules on answering Parliamentary Questions and orientation training for Assistant Secretaries. CBC Chairperson S. Radha Chauhan said the next phase of Mission Karmayogi would make public institutions 'adaptive' and 'humane'.
Key facts
- Programme
- Administrative Capacity Building for Scientists and Academicians (first-ever)
- Framework
- Mission Karmayogi
- Venue
- Vigyan Bhawan, Sādhana Saptah special session
- Also launched
- Revamped UNNATI portal; Karmayogi Kartavya Karyakram rollout roadmap
- MoU
- Capacity Building Commission – RIS
- CBC Chairperson
- S. Radha Chauhan
Practice MCQs 3 questions
The first-ever 'Administrative Capacity Building' programme launched on 5 April 2026 under Mission Karmayogi is aimed at which group?
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Correct answer: A — Scientists and academicians
DoPT said the programme is for scientists and academicians moving into leadership roles.
On 5 April 2026, the Capacity Building Commission signed an MoU with which institution for global knowledge partnerships in capacity building?
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Correct answer: D — Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS)
The release says the MoU was between the Capacity Building Commission and RIS.
Who is the Chairperson of the Capacity Building Commission, as per the DoPT release of 5 April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — S. Radha Chauhan
The release names S. Radha Chauhan as Chairperson; Alka Mittal is Member (Administration) of the CBC.