This office memorandum from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) headquarters announces the appointment of a Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) and an Assistant Central Public Information Officer (ACPIO) to handle matters related to the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005.
Key Changes
Ms. Kavita Sharma, DDC(I), is appointed as CPIO, replacing Sh. Ashok Kumar Yadav, ADC(I).
Sh. Ashok Kumar Yadav, ADC(I), is appointed as ACPIO.
These appointments are made in accordance with Section 5(1) & Section 5(2) of the RTI Act, 2005.
The CPIO and ACPIO will deal with matters of the RTI Cell, CDSCO (HQ).
Impact Analysis
Impact on Stakeholders
Directorate General of Health Services and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare: Are informed of the changes in CPIO and ACPIO at CDSCO (HQ).
Suggested Action Items
Training sessions may be considered for the new CPIO and ACPIO to ensure they are well-versed with RTI regulations and procedures.
Key Entities Referenced
CDSCO (HQ): Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (Headquarters)
RTI Act, 2005: Right to Information Act, 2005
CPIO: Central Public Information Officer
ACPIO: Assistant Central Public Information Officer
Ms. Kavita Sharma: Newly appointed CPIO, DDC(I)
Sh. Ashok Kumar Yadav: Newly appointed ACPIO, ADC(I), former CPIO
Directorate General of Health Services: A department under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare: The government ministry responsible for health policy in India.
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भारत सरकार/Government of India
वाय और परवारकयाणमं ालय/Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
वाय सेवामहािनदेशालय/Directorate General of Health Services
कीय औषधमानक िनयं ण संगठन/Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (HQ)
FDA Bhawan, Kotla Road/एफडीए भवन,कोटला रोड,
New Delhi-110002/नई िदी-110002,
Dated: 17th May, 2024
ककााययााललययाापपनन/OFFICE MEMORANDAM
Subject:-Appointment of CPIO andACPIO (Nodal Officer) for the purpose of RTI Matters
– regarding.
The competent authority in terms ofSection 5(1) & Section 5(2) of RTI Act,
2005 is pleased to appoint Ms. Kavita Sharma, DDC(I) as CPIO, in place of Sh. Ashok
Kumar Yadav, ADC(I) and to appoint Sh. Ashok Kumar Yadav, ADC(I), as ACPIO to
deal with the matters of RTI Cell, CDSCO (HQ), respectively.
(Pawan Kumar)
Dy. Director (Admin) (D)
Copy to:
1. Ms. Kavita Sharma, DDC (I), CDSCO (HQ)
2. Sh. Ashok Kumar Yadav, ADC(I), CDSCO (HQ),
3. Director (Admn), CDSCO (HQ),
4. CPIO, RTI Cell, CDSCO (HQ),
5. Office of the Drugs Controller General (I), CDSCO (HQ)
6. RTI Cell, Directorate General of Health Services, Nirman Bhawan, ND
7. RTI Cell, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Nirman Bhawan, ND
8. IT Cell, CDSCO (HQ), New Delhi for uploading on the website of CDSCO.