Capacity Building Scheme Phase III: Enhancing Governance through Knowledge and Capacity Building
Overview
The Capacity Building Scheme (CB) Phase III (Yr. 2023) is a strategic initiative under the Digital India programme that envisions building adequate and relevant capacities at all government levels. This phase builds on the successes and lessons learned from Phase I (Yr. 2008) and Phase II (Yr. 2015), expanding its reach and incorporating advanced learning methodologies to meet the evolving needs of governance in the digital age.
Evolution of the Capacity Building Scheme
Phase I (2008-2015): The initial phase of the Capacity Building Scheme focused on creating a foundational structure for e-Governance by providing professional resources to States and Union Territories (UTs). It aimed to equip political and policy-level decision-makers with necessary capacities and establish State e-Mission Teams (SeMTs) to support e-Governance initiatives. Approximately 11,000 officers were trained, and 258 experts were onboarded to SeMTs.
Phase II (2015-2023): The second phase extended the focus to include Central Line Ministries (CLMs) and emphasized developing scalable and sustainable capacity-building efforts.This phase introduced the e-Governance Competency Framework, virtual cadres, and online learning platforms.Around 13,000 officers received training, and 145 professionals were integrated into SeMTs.