Capacity building stands at the center of efforts to keep India ready for global change. Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh, spoke on this need today.
Dr Jitendra Singh addressed a roundtable on capacity building in New Delhi. He said capacity building of the mind, alongside skills, is equally essential for India to remain globally relevant. He made clear that both mental readiness and practical skills must grow together. This dual focus helps the country meet new challenges.
Dr Singh explained that capacity building must evolve. It should move from an individual, skill-based approach into a collective and whole-of-society effort. This change is needed to respond effectively to the rapidly changing technological and global environment. A wider shared effort will help more people and institutions adapt.
The Minister highlighted the growing role of continuous learning platforms in capacity building. He informed that the iGOT platform has more than 40 lakh registered individuals. This platform provides a continuous learning platform for government officials. It supports ongoing skill and knowledge growth.
Dr Singh also called for creating a stronger culture of philanthropy for research in India. He said that while philanthropy is already undertaken for several social and humanitarian causes, research has not traditionally received the same attention. India needs larger investments from all sources to build the required ecosystem.
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The Minister highlighted the importance of international collaboration in capacity building and knowledge exchange. He referred to the growing engagement of countries in the Global South. He expressed confidence that such initiatives could bring more countries together. This would develop a wider network for sharing knowledge, experience and capacity-building practices.
Capacity building of the mind and skills will continue through platforms like iGOT. Government officials can use the continuous learning tools available. Greater support for research and wider international sharing of practices are expected to strengthen the overall system. People and institutions should prepare for collective efforts that match the fast-changing world. These steps aim to keep capacity building effective and relevant for India.
