What Happened

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) organised a two-day National Conference of Ministry, Department and Organisations (MDOs) on August 20-21, 2026. The event, held at the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW) in New Delhi, aimed to strengthen organisational capacity for the effective implementation of Mission Karmayogi.

Key Facts

  • The conference was organised by the Training Division, Department of Health and Family Welfare (DoHFW), in collaboration with NIHFW, Capacity Building Commission (CBC), and Karmayogi Bharat.
  • Representatives from 140 institutes under DoHFW participated, facilitating knowledge sharing and collaboration.
  • Dr. Alka Mittal, Member, CBC, and Shri Rakesh Verma, Chief Operating Officer, Karmayogi Bharat, attended the inaugural session.
  • Dr. Vinod Kotwal, Additional Secretary (Training), MoHFW, emphasised capacity building and encouraged MDOs to contribute to Health Domain courses for caregivers, nursing and allied health professionals, and geriatric care.
  • MDOs were urged to strengthen initiatives like Capacity Building Units (CBUs) and finalise their Annual Capacity Building Plan (ACBP) 2026-27.
  • Top-performing MDOs were felicitated for their contribution during Sadhana Saptah, which helped DoHFW achieve third rank in the 50,000+ employees category.
  • The conference concluded with presentations on achievements, challenges, and future steps, followed by certificate distribution.

Why It Matters

The conference brought together numerous health-sector bodies to align efforts towards Mission Karmayogi. This collaboration aims to promote a unified approach and break down organisational silos within the health domain.

What To Watch

Monitor the progress of MDO contributions to Health Domain courses and the finalisation of Annual Capacity Building Plans for 2026-27. The strengthening of Capacity Building Units will also indicate follow-through from the conference outcomes.