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Mission Karmayogi: National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building launched

September 2020

Mission Karmayogi specifically emphasizes developing behavioral competencies and emotional intelligence among civil servants. The program includes modules on empathy, communication skills, and citizen-centric service delivery. It represents the government's recognition that technical competence alone is insufficient for effective public service, requiring emotional and interpersonal skills for responsive governance.

UPSC Angle: UPSC may ask about the role of emotional intelligence in civil service reforms, the integration of EI training in capacity building programs, and how behavioral competencies enhance administrative effectiveness.

Digital India and Citizen Service Delivery Improvements through PM-GATI

October 2021

The PM-GATI (Prime Minister Gati Shakti) initiative emphasizes seamless, empathetic citizen service delivery across digital platforms. Despite technological advancement, the program recognizes that human emotional intelligence remains crucial for understanding citizen needs, providing personalized support, and ensuring that digital governance maintains human touch and sensitivity.

UPSC Angle: Questions may focus on balancing technological efficiency with emotional intelligence in service delivery, the role of EI in digital governance, and ensuring citizen satisfaction in technology-mediated interactions.