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Civil Services in a Democracy

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Role of civil services in a democracy.

Part of Governance and Social Justice

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Governance and Policy Development Processes and NGOs Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections Health, Education and Human Resources Poverty and Hunger Transparency and e-Governance Civil Services in a Democracy
2020 2017

2020

1. · Paper Q7 · 2020 · 10 marks · Solution

"Institutional quality is a crucial driver of economic performance". In this context suggest reforms in Civil Service for strengthening democracy.
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2017

2. · Paper Q18 · 2017 · 15 marks · Solution

Initially Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and effectiveness, which seems to be lacking in the present context. Do you agree with the view that drastic reforms are required in Civil Services. Comment (250 words).
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2.13 Skill Development

  1. Skill Development

    Skilled Manpower Demand; The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) estimated a demand for 300 million skilled workers by 2023 across key sectors such as manufacturing, construction and electronics.; According to the NSDC’s 2010–2022 projection, India needed an incremental 10.97 crore skilled workers in 24 sectors, alongside the reskilling of 29.82 crore in the farm and non-farm sectors. Government Initiatives In…

49 key performance indicators (KPIs)

  1. National Programme for Civil Services Capacity

    Mission Karmayogi

  2. 49 key performance indicators (KPIs)

    GS2 Civil Services Reforms, In topics of such as key reform for improving bureaucratic Governance, Capacity ef iciency, governance outcomes and institutional capacity Building

  3. 49 key performance indicators (KPIs)

    17. Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Programme

  4. About The Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Programme

    Aim: The mission aims to bring meaningful change to people’s lives and is designed to strengthen the spirit of service, or ‘Seva Bhav’, fostering a workforce that is more accountable.; It also aims to upskill individuals and broaden their perspectives.; Launched By: This programme is launched and anchored by the Capacity Building Commission; It is the initiative which is aimed at transforming the approach of Central…

3.2 Skill Development

  1. Skill Development

    Sharda Prasad Committee, 2016 [Report on Skill Councils]

  2. Skill Development

    Focus Areas Recommendations

  3. Skill Development

    Separate Stream for Establish a separate stream in secondary education, create Vocational Vocational Schools/Colleges for upward mobility, and have a Central University for Education awarding degrees and diplomas.

  4. Skill Development

    International Courses should align with international standards, including Standards foundational skills like reading, writing, arithmetic, and lifelong learning.

  5. Skill Development

    Sector Skill Councils SSCs should align with the National Industrial Classi ication to avoid (SSCs) ethical/accountability issues. They are autonomous, industry-led, and ensure training meets employer needs.

  6. Skill Development

    IMPORTANT COMMITTEES, RECOMMENDATIONS 21

5 Skill Development Initiatives

  1. Impact

    150 beneficiaries have enrolled and successfully completed their training.; Training centers are located in New Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, funded through the PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana.

  2. Impact

    Soochna Sathis (information friends) assist in setting up channels, collecting documentation, and ensuring that correct documents are submitted to government departments.

  3. 5 Skill Development Initiatives

    services for beneficiaries to access government schemes they are eligible for.

  4. 5 Skill Development Initiatives

    3. Strengthening of Handloom Culture in Sahaspur The objective is to enable handloom weavers and local artisans to acquire market-oriented skills, standardize quality, add value, create strong branding, and establish better marketing linkages to ensure enterprise sustainability.

  5. 5 Skill Development Initiatives

    NITI AAYOG BEST PRACTISES 17

  6. Impact

    Product development led to improved sales of artisans' products.; Branding and packaging efforts helped build an identity and brand image for their products, with the brand name SAHAS KHARGHA being established through a mind mapping/design process.

2.5 lakh school dresses annually, thereby retaining skilled

  1. Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation

    Andhra Pradesh To enhance employability by creating a PPP-based skill development ecosystem with strong industry partnerships, advanced training centres, and recruitment-linked training.

  2. lakh school dresses annually, thereby retaining

    NITI AAYOG BEST PRACTISES 18

  3. Impact

    Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation was structured in PPP mode with NSDC and private partners to oversee skill development initiatives. APSSDC collaborated with Dassault Systems to set up a virtual learning 3D Experience Centre on a hub-and-spoke model across universities and around 53 engineering colleges for training in design, manufacturing, analysis, aerospace, and automotive domains. It also…

  4. North East Skill Centre and DAKSHA App

    Assam To provide quality skill training to youth in Assam and digitally connect candidates, training centres, and employers through an integrated skill ecosystem.

  5. lakh school dresses annually, thereby retaining

    NITI AAYOG BEST PRACTISES 19

  6. lakh school dresses annually, thereby retaining

    NITI AAYOG BEST PRACTISES 20

Best-practice case study: 5 Skill Development Initiatives

  1. Prayatna: Special Project for Transgenders

    The objective is to provide livelihood and enterprise training for transgender individuals in Delhi-NCR, equipping them with entrepreneurship skills to run their own enterprises. Impact:; 150 beneficiaries have enrolled and successfully completed their training.; Training centers are located in New Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, funded through the PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana.; Topics where it can be Applied:Independent…

  2. Project Excel – Progress of the Marginalized in

    The initiative aims to empower marginalized groups such as women, youth, orphans, minority communities, fishing communities, and scheduled castes (SCs) by helping them access government schemes and entitlements. Impact:; Soochna Sathis (information friends) assist in setting up channels, collecting documentation, and ensuring that correct documents are submitted to government departments. services for beneficiaries…

  3. Strengthening of Handloom Culture in Sahaspur

    The objective is to enable handloom weavers and local artisans to acquire market-oriented skills, standardize quality, add value, create strong branding, and establish better marketing linkages to ensure enterprise sustainability. NITI AAYOG BEST PRACTISES 17 Impact:; Product development led to improved sales of artisans' products.; Branding and packaging efforts helped build an identity and brand image for their…

  4. Narmada Transformation Corps - Narmada, Gujarat

    The scheme aims to engage youth in local development through the Narmada Transformation Corps, providing educational support and skill development to enhance their employability. Impact:; The initiative has improved educational outcomes in over 300 schools with additional teachers and increased youth employability through various skill development workshops.; Topics where it can be Applied: Youth Engagement, Skill…

  5. Setting Up an Industrial Sewing-Machine Facility -

    To create sustainable livelihood opportunities within Left-Wing Extremism affected districts by employing local SHG members in the production of school uniforms. Impact:; The initiative in Palamu has successfully created local employment for 200 SHG members, producing 2.5 lakh school dresses annually, thereby retaining skilled workforce and contributing to the district's economic growth.; Topics where it can be…

  6. Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation

    To enhance employability by creating a PPP-based skill development ecosystem with strong industry partnerships, advanced training centres, and recruitment-linked training. NITI AAYOG BEST PRACTISES 18 Impact: Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation was structured in PPP mode with NSDC and private partners to oversee skill development initiatives. APSSDC collaborated with Dassault Systems to set up a…

  7. North East Skill Centre and DAKSHA App - Assam

    To provide quality skill training to youth in Assam and digitally connect candidates, training centres, and employers through an integrated skill ecosystem. Impact: The Assam Skill Development Mission signed an MoU with ITE Education Services, Singapore as the global knowledge partner for establishing the North East Skill Centre at Guwahati. The centre aims to provide high-quality skill training to rural youth with…

  8. Kerala Academy for Skills Excellence - Kerala

    To coordinate and strengthen skill development in Kerala by creating centres of excellence, employability centres, career development centres, job training centres, and vocational education initiatives. Impact: Kerala Academy for Skills Excellence was established as the nodal agency for facilitating and coordinating skill development initiatives in the state. It promoted Centres of Excellence, Kaushal Kendras…

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