UGC Launches Capacity Building Training Of Non-Teaching Staff Of All 45 Central Universities

In 2023, UGC joined hands with the Capacity Building Commission team and conducted assessments to identify the specific capacity needs of UGC employees.

UGC Launches Capacity Building Training Of Non-Teaching Staff. (File Photo)

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The Capacity Building Commission (CBC) was established by the Government of India to elevate standardisation and coordination across diverse civil services within the nation. Operating under the umbrella of the Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT)'s 'Mission Karmayogi', the CBC prioritizes enhancing the skills, knowledge, and abilities of government employees. This initiative is designed to ensure that civil servants are adept at delivering high-quality public services in today's fast-evolving landscape.

Recognizing the significance of capacity building in advancing professional growth, enhancing organizational effectiveness, and fostering innovation within the higher education sector, the University Grants Commission (UGC) is committed to promoting such initiatives.

In 2023, UGC joined hands with the Capacity Building Commission team and conducted assessments to identify the specific capacity needs of UGC employees. These needs were classified into behavioural, functional, and domain competencies. Based on these assessments, training programs were designed to address these competency gaps and facilitate long-term capacity building tailored to the roles and responsibilities of UGC employees.

Afterwards, the University Grants Commission (UGC) created an Annual Capacity Building Plan. From October 2023 until now, more than 635 UGC employees have finished around 5480 courses on the iGot  (Integrated Government Online Training) Karmayogi platform as part of this program. The iGOT platform offers a variety of popular courses covering different topics such as Introduction to Emerging Technologies using AI, Overview of Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM), Mission Life, Yoga at Workplace, Introduction to Microsoft Excel, Noting & drafting, RTI Act, GFR rules, and Communication Skills. Based on UGC's experience in capacity building of its staff, UGC has now decided to expand this program to the Central Universities.

Today, UGC has launched capacity-building training for non-teaching staff members from 45 Central Universities in collaboration with the Capacity Building Commission. UGC aims to train at least 5000 employees from all the Central Universities in the first phase.

As part of this capacity-building exercise, the UGC aims to provide thorough training to non-teaching staff in Central Universities to improve their skills and abilities. The training covers topics such as understanding psychology in workflow, utilizing technology in workflow, grasping the higher education ecosystem, managing academics, handling establishment matters, managing finances, and project management. The UGC has requested non-teaching staff members in Central Universities to finish courses in the above areas available on the iGOT  Mission Karmayogi platform within four months. Employees of the Central Universities will also get certificates after completing the courses.