NITI Aayog has requested its officers to get “all op-eds/articles” cleared by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in case of senior officers and “Concerned Advisors” in case of junior officers earlier than sending them. them to “external publication” to any media outlet.
The authorities’s apex suppose tank, in a communication to its officers on May 12, stated: “The undersigned is directed to state for strict compliance that all op-eds/articles written by officers/officials of NITI Aayog, in which they Identifies myself. An officer/officer/staff of NITI Aayog, who are sent for external publication in newspapers/magazines/news sites etc., should be duly approved by the concerned advisor… Senior Advisors/Consultants/ Articles by vertical heads must be approved by the CEO.”
“All op-eds/articles are to be sent for publication through the Communications vertical only… The communications vertical shall make the final decision on whether the op-ed/article meets the minimum acceptable quality standards for external publication,” Said it.
Sources stated that aside from written communication, the officers of NITI Aayog have additionally been requested to comply with the order orally. Sources stated a gathering held not too long ago on Monday was attended by NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Suman Berry, CEO Parameswaran Iyer and different members and officers.
Berry took over because the Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog with impact from May 1, 2022, whereas Iyer assumed workplace on July 11.
When contacted, an official spokesperson of NITI Aayog stated: “NITI Aayog, a authorities suppose tank, has issued common advisories infrequently, encouraging due diligence whereas publishing articles. It is unlucky that The Indian Express is misinterpreting the routine advisory. NITI Aayog encourages its staff to continuously suppose and categorical themselves constructively, conserving in thoughts the Government Conduct Rules.
However, the spokesperson didn’t specify the dates on which such advisory was issued. According to sources, no such letter was issued within the latest previous.
The determination is important contemplating the function of NITI Aayog as a suppose tank. NITI Aayog has a couple of dozen advisors, who head varied divisions and verticals. The Advisor and Senior Advisor are within the rank of Joint Secretary and Additional Secretary. In addition, there are a number of vertical vertices.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
