The newly appointed director general of information, Pankaj Kumar Pandey officially assumed his new charge here on Friday. Chairing a meeting with the departmental officials at the information directorate after assuming charge, Pandey said that the information department works like a bridge to communicate the schemes and policies of the government to the public. As the media has an important role to play in this, the exchange of information with the media should be facilitated at a brisk pace. He further directed that keep abreast of the present times, the department should bring about speed in the exchange of information using modern technology. Stating that better coordination should be established with the media the information director general said that special focus should be laid on schemes facilitated for the welfare of journalists.
Pandey went on to state that full care should be taken to maintain transparency in the departmental works. The use of information technology should be maximised in as many works as possible. He directed officials that pending cases related to the department should be resolved soon. The department staff should remain updated on the schemes and policies of the state government, he added.
A 2005 IAS officer, Pandey has worked in the past on the post of district magistrate of Uttarkashi, Champawat and Udham Singh Nagar. At present he also holds the addition charge of additional secretary, medical health and family welfare, labour and employment among others.