This Office Memorandum, issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, emphasizes the proactive disclosure of information by public authorities under Section 4 of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005. It highlights that public authorities should disseminate information regarding COVID-19 relief, rescue, and welfare measures through various channels, including media and...
This document reiterates the importance of proactive disclosure under Section 4 of the RTI Act, 2005. It emphasizes the need for public authorities to conduct third-party audits of their proactive disclosure packages annually, assessing compliance with guidelines and the adequacy of information disclosed. The audit should also identify any other information that can be proactively disclosed. This...
This document outlines the arrangements for handling parliamentary work related to ministries directly under the Prime Minister’s charge during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. It details the process for authenticating and approving draft replies to Starred and Unstarred Questions by Ministers of State. The memo also specifies that draft replies for major policy issues may require the...
This document serves as a reminder and reiteration of the Indian government’s policy to strengthen the public grievances redressal mechanism. A key aspect of this policy is the observance of a ‘Meeting-less Day’ every Wednesday in the Central Secretariat. From 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Wednesdays, officers of Deputy Secretary rank and above are expected to be available in their...
This document reiterates the government’s policy on addressing public grievances and ensuring accessibility for citizens. It emphasizes the importance of designating a ‘No Meeting Day’ every week, typically Wednesday, for officials to meet with the public and hear their concerns. Specific time slots, from 10 AM to 1 PM, are allocated for this purpose, during which officers of...
This message from the Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, emphasizes the importance of Hindi as India’s most spoken language and its role in national unity. It highlights Hindi’s ability to adapt and its significant contribution to India’s independence and integrity. The message commemorates Hindi Diwas on September 14th, the day Hindi was adopted as the...
The Department of Personnel & Training has launched several new initiatives to boost employee morale and improve operational effectiveness. These include an ‘Employee of the Month’ award and a ‘Certificate of Excellence’ to recognize outstanding performance, with nominations reviewed by a committee of Joint Secretaries. A mentoring program has been established for new...
The Department of Personnel and Training is looking to fill seven temporary Canteen Attendant positions. These roles are for individuals with a Matriculation certificate or equivalent educational qualification and are to be filled through direct recruitment via the Employment Exchange. The age limit for applicants is between 18 and 25 years. Interested candidates must submit their applications...
The Department of Personnel & Training is organizing blood donation camps in association with the Indian Red Cross Society. These camps are scheduled to take place in various government buildings, including UPSC, CBI, CVC, and LNB, between December 2016 and March 2017. All officers and officials are encouraged to participate, and their family members and relatives are also welcome. The...
The Department of Personnel and Training is organizing blood donation camps in collaboration with the Indian Red Cross Society. These camps will be held at various government buildings including South Block, Rail Bhawan, North Block, Nirman Bhawan, Sena Bhawan, and Transport Bhawan on scheduled dates between April and September 2017, from 1100 to 1600 hours. All ministries and departments located...