Bisht directed the officials to ensure that information about the Government’s public welfare policies and schemes is publicised widely.
In the present times, modern means of communication are being used for exchange of information. The information department will also have to attempt to bring changes in its works in accordance with latest developments.
The use of new platforms especially the social media should be maximised.
Further, information should be relayed to the media swiftly so that the media can get correct information on time.
Special efforts should be undertaken to spread information about the state government schemes being operated specially for the welfare of the general public.
Bisht directed the departmental officials to draft a plan for publicity of the Governmental schemes. Stating that cases pending at the departmental level should be resolved soon, he stressed that all cases related to media persons should be cleared soon.
Better coordination should be established with the media, he said. Seeking details about the departmental tasks, he directed that no case related to department staff should be kept pending. All departmental staff members should reach the office on time and discharge their responsibilities diligently. The use of information technology in departmental works should also be maximised, he said. The department’s additional director Anil Chandola informed the DG about aspects related to the print media, electronic media, social media, song and dance division, press section and other aspects.
Joint directors Rajesh Kumar, Ashish Kumar Tripathi, deputy director KS Chauhan and others were also present in the meeting.