“iGOT”-An Online Training Portal launched on DIKSHA platform of MHRD

The Government of India has launched an online training module called “iGOT” portal. iGOT is Integrated Government Online Training portal. It has been launched on DIKSHA platform of Ministry of Human Resources Development.

Highlights

The main aim of the portal is to increase the capacity building of the frontline workers. The workers are engaged in COVID-19 relief works. India is currently in need of larger force to handle exponential increase in the positive cases of COVID-19.

About the Portal

The portal will look after the training needs of the frontline workers. These workers include nurses, paramedics, hygiene worker, technicians, doctors, midwives. The training is to be provided on clinical management, basics of COVID-19, ICU care and management, quarantine and isolation, etc.

DIKSHA Platform

The DIKSHA platform was launched by the Ministry of Human Resources and Development in September 2017. The aim of the portal was to provide a digital platform for the teachers to make their lifestyle digital. The platform helps teachers to learn and train themselves. It will also record their accomplishments in educational institutes.

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020