OpenAI, Karmayogi Bharat Sign MoU To Upskill Civil Servants

OpenAI and Karmayogi Bharat have signed an MoU to expand AI learning for civil servants across India. The collaboration will bring OpenAI Academy’s capacity-building resources to the iGOT Karmayogi platform for government personnel at the Centre and in the states.

As a part of the OpenAI-Karmayogi Bharat partnership, the two wil work on the goal of building a professional, well-trained and future-ready civil service. It also aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of using AI for inclusive growth, citizen-centric governance and public good.

Under the MoU, OpenAI will provide approved OpenAI Academy content for the iGOT Karmayogi platform. Karmayogi Bharat will support access, learner engagement and coordination with relevant government departments.

The platform will allow civil servants to access practical AI learning anytime, anywhere and on any device. The initiative also supports Mission Karmayogi’s focus on continuous and guided learning.

“As technology reshapes governance, civil servants need practical skills they can apply directly in their day-to-day work. By bringing OpenAI Academy resources to iGOT Karmayogi, we aim to help government personnel engage with AI confidently, use it responsibly, and translate new capabilities into better public outcomes. This collaboration will help keep capacity building relevant to the evolving needs of the government and support Mission Karmayogi’s vision of a future-ready civil service,” said Chhavi Bhardwaj, CEO of Karmayogi Bharat.

Pragya Misra, Head of Strategy & Government Affairs at OpenAI India, said the effective use of AI by people and institutions would shape India’s AI opportunity.

“With more than 1.7 crore government employees across the Centre, States and Union Territories registered on iGOT Karmayogi, the platform offers a powerful way to build practical AI capability at scale. We are pleased to support civil servants in using AI to strengthen everyday work, public service delivery and professional growth,” Misra said.

OpenAI Academy courses will be available to eligible government personnel through iGOT Karmayogi. The initiative aims to expand access to practical AI learning and strengthen capabilities across government.