VIJAYAWADA: In a bid to strengthen urban governance, the Andhra Pradesh government, in collaboration with the Government of India’s Capacity Building Commission (CBC), organised a state-level orientation workshop for Urban Local Body (ULB) officials under the Mission Karmayogi framework.
The workshop, held at the School of Planning and Architecture, focused on enhancing the administrative and leadership capabilities of officials across the state’s urban bodies. Municipal Commissioners from all 123 ULBs took part, alongside representatives from MEPMA, the Public Health and Municipal Departments, and Town Planning divisions.
The sessions aimed to bridge existing skill gaps, promote digital learning, and encourage continuous professional development to equip urban administrators for the challenges of rapid urbanisation.
Inaugurating the workshop, S Suresh Kumar, Principal Secretary of Municipal Administration and Urban Development, underscored the importance of building a citizen-centric and future-ready governance model tailored to the evolving needs of urban populations.
A key highlight of the workshop was the demonstration of the iGOT Karmayogi digital platform — a modular, role-based learning system designed to support the professional growth of over eight lakh public servants across the country.
The initiative aligns with the Centre’s broader vision of transforming bureaucracy through capacity-building and continuous learning, fostering a more efficient and responsive public administration.