New Delhi, October 21, 2026: OpenAI and Karmayogi Bharat have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide AI learning resources to over 1.7 crore government employees registered on the iGOT Karmayogi platform across India. The collaboration aims to enhance capacity development and professional skills among civil servants at the Centre, States, and Union Territories.
The partnership will integrate OpenAI Academy’s educational content into the iGOT Karmayogi platform, supporting Mission Karmayogi’s objective of building a professional and future-ready civil service. The platform, which enables anytime, anywhere learning, is designed to strengthen public service delivery and continuous professional development for government personnel.
AI learning resources for civil servants
Under the agreement, OpenAI will provide approved Academy content to iGOT Karmayogi, while Karmayogi Bharat will facilitate access, engagement, and coordination with relevant government departments. The initiative is aligned with the government’s focus on harnessing AI for inclusive growth and citizen-centric governance.
Chhavi Bhardwaj, CEO of Karmayogi Bharat, said the collaboration will help civil servants acquire practical AI skills applicable to their daily work and support Mission Karmayogi’s vision of a future-ready civil service. Pragya Misra, Head of Strategy & Government Affairs at OpenAI India, noted that the iGOT Karmayogi platform offers a significant opportunity to build AI capabilities at scale within the government workforce.
Supporting Mission Karmayogi goals
The OpenAI Academy courses will be available to eligible government personnel through the iGOT Karmayogi platform, expanding access to practical AI learning and supporting the broader goal of strengthening capabilities across government.
About Karmayogi Bharat
Karmayogi Bharat is a government company under the administrative control of the Department of Personnel & Training, Government of India. It operates the iGOT Karmayogi platform for capacity development among civil services.
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