MoTA and Karmayogi Bharat sign MoU to train Adi Karmayogi Volunteers on iGOT
On 13 October 2026, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Karmayogi Bharat signed an MoU in New Delhi for an iGOT microsite to train and certify Adi Karmayogi Volunteers.
Summary
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Karmayogi Bharat signed an MoU in New Delhi on 13 October 2026 to develop the Tribal Affairs Capacity Building Platform under iGOT Karmayogi. The MoU extends Mission Karmayogi capacity-building from civil servants to Adi Karmayogi Volunteers and grassroots tribal-scheme functionaries. Under Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan the Ministry aims to institutionalise over 76,000 Adi Sewa Kendras and over 1,54,000 AKVs; States have reported 60,507 ASKs and 1,22,072 AKVs registered. Four priority States—Maharashtra, Odisha, Goa and Tripura—are to complete three-day ATI training by 31 October 2026.
Key facts
- Parties
- Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Karmayogi Bharat
- Platform
- Tribal Affairs Capacity Building Platform on iGOT Karmayogi (AKV microsite)
- Target
- Adi Karmayogi Volunteers (AKVs) and tribal scheme functionaries
- Scale planned
- Over 76,000 Adi Sewa Kendras; over 1,54,000 AKVs
- Registered so far
- 60,507 ASKs; 1,22,072 AKVs (State-reported)
- Priority States (training by 31 Oct 2026)
- Maharashtra, Odisha, Goa, Tripura
Practice MCQs 3 questions
In October 2026, which two organisations signed an MoU to bring iGOT training to Adi Karmayogi Volunteers?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Karmayogi Bharat
Under Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, about how many Adi Karmayogi Volunteers does MoTA aim to institutionalise?
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Correct answer: B — Over 1,54,000
Which four priority States are expected to complete Adi Karmayogi Volunteer ATI training by 31 October 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Maharashtra, Odisha, Goa, Tripura