Former IAS officer S. Radha Chauhan has taken over as the Chairperson of the Capacity Building Commission, succeeding Adil Zainulbhai under the Mission Karmayogi reforms.
Overview
Mrs. S. Radha Chauhan, a retired IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre (1988 batch), has officially assumed charge as the Chairperson of the Capacity Building Commission in New Delhi. She succeeds Shri Adil Zainulbhai, who led the Commission since its inception in April 2021.
A Distinguished Career in Civil Service
- Mrs. Chauhan has a career spanning over three decades in the civil services.
- She held key positions in the State and Central Governments, including Secretary of the Department of Personnel and Training.
- Her experience in policy-making and human resource management makes her well-suited to lead the Capacity Building Commission.
About the Capacity Building Commission
- Established on April 1, 2021, under the Mission Karmayogi initiative.
- Mandated to standardize, harmonize, and coordinate capacity-building efforts in the Indian civil services.
- Responsible for modernizing training programs and aligning them with governance needs.
The Road Ahead Under Mrs. Chauhan’s Leadership
- Mrs. Chauhan is set to advance institutional training standards and digital learning platforms.
- Focus on competency-based human resource management in government departments.
- Her appointment aligns with Mission Karmayogi’s aim to revamp the Indian bureaucracy.
Key Takeaways for Competitive Exams
- Mrs. S. Radha Chauhan is the new Chairperson of the Capacity Building Commission.
- The Commission was established under the Mission Karmayogi initiative to enhance civil services.
- Mrs. Chauhan’s vast administrative experience positions her well to lead the Commission’s reform efforts.
