Government Principal Spokesman Dhirendra Ojha Appointed

Dhirendra K. Ojha, a senior Indian Information Service (IIS) officer, has been named the federal government's main spokesperson in a major step to bolster the government's communication strategy. In the field of government communications, this appointment is significant because it places new leadership in critical positions related to information distribution.A Fresh Perspective for the Executive Branch The central government's communications face and voice will now be Dhirendra K. Ojha, an experienced IIS officer from the 1990 class. Along with his appointment, he will also assume the role of Press Information Bureau (PIB) principal director general. Ojha is in the forefront of public information dissemination and government-media relations due to her dual function.

Principal Duties: Serving as the main spokesman for the federal administration managing the Press Information Bureau's activities coordinating for efficient communication with different ministries and departmentsHanding Over the Torch: An Easy Transition Sheyphali B. Sharan, who served as the PIB's principal director general since April 1, 2023, gives way to Ojha. Sharan, an IIS officer from the 1990 batch as well, has been given a new responsibility as the Publications Division's director general. This change brings new ideas to many divisions and guarantees leadership continuity.