Economy instructions related to printed activities



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The Indian government is phasing out the printing of physical calendars, diaries, and schedulers. All ministries, departments, and public sector undertakings will now utilise digital and online methods for these materials. This move aims to enhance productivity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness by adopting technological innovations, aligning with the Prime Minister's vision of technology as an enabler. The publication of Coffee Table books will also cease, with a shift towards e-books encouraged.

All calendars, diaries, schedulers and similar other materials, which were earlier printed in physical format, will now be done digitally by Ministries/Departments/PSUs/PSBs

Ministries/Departments/PSUs/PSBs and all other organs of the government  to adopt innovative means to use digital or online methods

Given the prevailing circumstances in which the world is increasingly moving towards adopting digital force-multipliers for productivity, the Government of India has decided to follow this best practice.

There is to be no activity towards printing wall calendars, desktop calendars, diaries and other such material for use in the coming year by any Ministries/Departments/PSUs/PSBs and all other organs of the government.

All such activity shall go digital and online.

There is to be a concerted effort towards incorporating innovative methods in such matters. Using technological innovations for planning, scheduling and forecasting is well known to be economical, efficient and effective.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and his governance model have always seen technology as an enabler. Integrating technology into our work is in line with his vision.

Therefore all calendars, diaries, schedulers and similar other materials, which were earlier printed in physical format, will now be done digitally. Publication of Coffee Table books will also be stopped and appropriate use of E-Books is encouraged. All Ministries/Departments/PSUs/PSBs and all other organs of the government are to adopt innovative means to use digital or online methods for the same. Innovative digital and online solutions which will achieve the same result as physical calendars or diaries are to be prioritized and to be put into practice.

Necessary order has been issued to all concerned.( Please See)

FAQ :

Government bodies will no longer print wall calendars, desktop calendars, diaries, schedulers, and similar materials. The publication of Coffee Table books will also be stopped.

The government is moving towards digital and online methods to adopt innovative means, enhance productivity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, and follow global best practices in adopting digital force-multipliers.

Digital and online methods will be used for calendars, diaries, and schedulers. E-books are encouraged as an alternative to Coffee Table books.

All Ministries, Departments, PSUs (Public Sector Undertakings), PSBs (Public Sector Banks), and all other organs of the government are affected by this directive.

The government views technology as an enabler and integrates it into its work, aligning with the Prime Minister's vision.




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