UGC Launches Annual Capacity Building Plan

• 05 Jan 2024

The University Grants Commission (UGC) recently achieved a significant milestone by becoming the inaugural autonomous organization to unveil an Annual Capacity Building Plan (ACBP) following the establishment of the Capacity Building Commission in 2021.

Key Points

• Historic Achievement: UGC marks a historic moment as the first autonomous organization to introduce an Annual Capacity Building Plan in alignment with the newly established Capacity Building Commission.
• Comprehensive Planning: The ACBP is a comprehensive plan derived from an extensive six-month capacity needs assessment exercise involving UGC officials and staff, commencing in March 2023.
• Objective of ACBP: The plan aims to enhance individual officials' competencies and overall capacity within UGC, focusing on building, developing, and elevating abilities, talents, and qualifications to better serve India's higher education system.
• Four Key Areas of Training: UGC employees will undergo training in four essential areas—behavioural, functional, domain, and technology competencies.
• Behavioural Competencies: Enabling UGC staff to take up more significant roles than their usual responsibilities.
• Functional Competencies: Improving performance in administration, procurement, and financial management.
• Domain Competencies: Enhancing skills in specialized fields such as policy-making or project management.
• Technology Competencies: Providing training in newer technologies to achieve shorter turnaround times, improve efficiency, ensure better digital record-keeping, and utilize technology platforms for effective stakeholder outreach.