"Karma Yogi": PM Modi calls for citizen-focused, technology-driven governance at Karmayogi Sadhana Saptah

Speaking via video conference, the Prime Minister highlighted the inauguration of Seva Teerth and emphasised India's resolve for a Viksit Bharat, stressing the need for rapid economic growth, modern infrastructure, technology, and a skilled workforce. He further emphasised the role of public institutions and servants in improving governance and quality of life, urging officials to embrace the spirit of a "Karma Yogi." "A few weeks ago, when 'Seva Teerth' was being inaugurated, I had spoken about our resolve for 'Viksit Bharat'. To realise this dream, we need fast economic growth, modern infrastructure and technology, and a skilled workforce. For this, the role of public institutions and public servants is crucial. We can clearly see how India is aspirational today. This means we all have the responsibility to fulfil these dreams. Governance should be such that ease of living and quality of life continuously improve. This is our challenge. You need to immerse yourself in this sentiment of being a 'Karma yogi'," he said.

PM Modi also further elaborated on the vision of a Viksit Bharat 2047, saying, "If you think what your duty asks of you before taking every decision, then the impact of your decisions will increase manifold...Our aim is 2047. You must think about the effect our current actions will have on the country's progress...How individual transformation can lead to institutional transformation--this should be asked before making every decision."

He highlighted the shift from authority-driven administration to duty-driven governance, stating, "We all know that in the old system, the focus was on authority when one became an officer. But today, the country places greater emphasis on duty. We must view our current efforts on the larger canvas of the future. Developed India in 2047--that is our canvas, that is our goal."

Emphasising the role of technology in modern governance, the Prime Minister said, "When we talk about learning, the importance of technology becomes immensely significant in today's context. You all are witnessing how technology has been integrated into governmental and administrative tasks over the past 11 years. We have seen the power of the tech revolution, from governance and delivery to the economy. Now, following the arrival of AI, these changes are set to accelerate even further. That is why understanding technology and harnessing it has now become an essential part of Public Service."

PM Modi also stressed the need to remove administrative silos and bridge regional gaps, saying, "We are ending the definition of forward and backward states. We must bridge all kinds of gaps between states. We must break the silos."

The Capacity Building Commission launched Sadhana Saptah 2026 from April 2-8, marking a first-of-its-kind national initiative in India's civil services. Coinciding with the Commission's Foundation Day and five years of Mission Karmayogi, the week-long programme brings together Central Ministries, States, Union Territories, and over 250 Civil Services Training Institutions for collaborative capacity building.

Focused on Strengthening Adaptive Development and Humane Aptitude for National Advancement, civil servants at all levels will participate in webinars, workshops, Samuhik Charcha sessions, and courses on the iGOT Karmayogi platform, aligning training across ministries and regions for the first time under the themes of Technology, Tradition, and Tangible Outcomes. (ANI)