State-Level Consultative Workshop: Odisha Contributes to National Dialogue on Performance-linked Capacity Building

The Government of Odisha organized a State-Level Consultative Workshop on “Institutionalizing Capacity Building: From Training to Performance-linked Governance” in Bhubaneswar yesterday.

The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. R. Balasubramaniam, Member (HR), Capacity Building Commission, who emphasized the importance of linking capacity building with performance and governance outcomes. The session was also graced by Smt. Chithra Arumugam, Director General, Gopabandhu Academy of Administration, and attended by Dr. Monalisha Lenka, Deputy Director General, Gopabandhu Academy of Administration, along with senior officers and representatives from various departments.

As part of the workshop, departments were divided into four groups based on key thematic areas, including:
• Unified framework for role-based capacity building
• Strengthening training institutions
• Leveraging technology and AI
• Revisiting cadre-based training systems

Each group engaged in detailed discussions on their respective themes, focusing on identifying challenges, sharing practical experiences, and developing actionable solutions. The exercise was structured and participatory, with each group presenting its key outcomes and recommendations. The discussions reflected a strong commitment towards making capacity building more continuous, integrated, and aligned with governance priorities.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. R. Balasubramaniam said:“Mission Karmayogi is one of the world’s largest change management efforts. It is not about completing courses, but about learning, reflecting, and applying that learning to improve how we serve citizens. Platforms like iGOT provide the opportunity, but the real impact comes when we connect learning to our role and use it in our daily work.”

The workshop forms part of a national process, and the insights generated will contribute to the National Departmental Summit scheduled in May 2026, where the next phase of capacity building reforms under Mission Karmayogi will be shaped.

Overall, the workshop was a comprehensive and meaningful exercise, highlighting the importance of collaborative thinking and practical solutions in strengthening capacity building systems in the State.