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NEW DELHI: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday launched “Amrit Gyaan Kosh” Portal for governance training.
The Minister also inaugurated “Advanced Case Writing and Teaching Workshop” organized under the aegis of the Capacity Building Commission in partnership with the Stanford Leadership Academy for Development and the Asian Development Bank Institute. The workshop is a landmark initiative to strengthen governance training and capacity building for public administrators in India.
In his opening remarks, Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted the critical role of case studies in bridging the gap between theory and practice in governance training. He commended the faculty members from Central and State Training Institutes for their dedication to shaping future public administrators. The Minister expressed optimism about the transformative outcomes of this workshop, designed to empower educators with advanced skills in case writing and teaching methodologies.
During the address, the Minister unveiled a significant milestone-the launch of the dedicated portal for Amrit Gyaan Kosh on the iGOT platform, jointly developed by the Capacity Building Commission and Karmayogi Bharat. This comprehensive repository, launched in August this year, curates best practices from across India, aligning with 15 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and encompassing diverse policy themes such as health, education, agriculture, and digital governance.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, the repository is a testament to Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi’s commitment to “whole of the government” approach through inclusivity and accessibility, featuring case studies, teaching notes, and versions in Hindi and Braille. He urged participants to leverage this resource and contribute new case studies to further enrich the repository.
The workshop emphasizes the importance of case-based approaches in governance training. Participants will learn to develop structured case studies, enhance their teaching methods, and contribute new material to Amrit Gyaan Kosh. The sessions, led by experts from the Stanford Leadership Academy for Development, will culminate in the creation of publishable case studies that address real-world administrative challenges.
Dr. Jitendra Singh also lauded the rigorous selection process that identified 60 top faculty members from an initial pool of over 300 nominations. The two-cohort workshop marks the beginning of an intensive training phase, with outputs set to contribute significantly to the collective knowledge base on the iGOT platform.
The Minister underscored the importance of Amrit Gyaan Kosh as more than a repository-it is a platform to promote self-reliance in governance training. The curated resources enable faculty to align their teaching with global standards while addressing India’s unique administrative challenges. He further encouraged participants to maximize the learning opportunity, collaborate with peers, and share the insights gained with their institutions. The Minister expressed confidence that the innovative case studies and teaching methods developed in the workshop will significantly enhance governance training in India.
In his concluding remarks, Dr. Jitendra Singh appreciated the efforts of the Capacity Building Commission in organizing the workshop. He emphasized that the outcomes of this initiative will play a pivotal role in strengthening the public administration system and advancing India’s capacity-building ecosystem. “This initiative exemplifies our collective commitment to improving governance standards and equipping public administrators to set themselves on the path to Vakasit Bharat 2047 ,” he added.
The Advanced Case Writing and Teaching Workshop is part of the Government’s broader mission to foster excellence in governance. Through this initiative, the Capacity Building Commission aims to empower educators and enhance the quality of public administration training across India.
This event was attended by the leadership from the Capacity Building Commission, Karmayogi Bharat, Asian Development Bank, Asian Development Bank Institute and the Program Instructors from Stanford Leadership Academy for Development.
