Assigning of Additional responsibilities to officer(s) in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology -Office Memorandum No. M-11013/1/2022-MS(O&M)

## Report on Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Office Memorandum Dated 16.06.2025 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes an Office Memorandum (OM) issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, dated June 16, 2025. The OM concerns the assignment of additional responsibilities to Shri Devender Pal, Deputy Secretary Genl. Admn. Division within MeitY. This OM supersedes three previous OMs on the same subject, effectively amending the roles and responsibilities within the Ministry. The key findings indicate that Shri Devender Pal is now also responsible for Chief Security Officer duties, Review Officer for Classified Records, and Nodal Officer for the SAMADHAAN web portal of Mo MSME. This report details these changes, their potential impact, and affected stakeholders based solely on the information presented in the OM. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of the MeitY Office Memorandum (OM) dated June 16, 2025, regarding the assignment of additional responsibilities to Shri Devender Pal. This analysis is based solely on the content of the provided document. **3. Policy Overview:** * This document is an **Amendment**. It supersedes O.M. Nos. i M1101312019MSOMII dated 15.06.2021, ii M1101312019MSOM dated 15.06.2021 and iii M1101322017MSOM dated 04.06.2021. * Core Objective: To assign additional responsibilities to Shri Devender Pal, Deputy Secretary Genl. Admn. Division within MeitY, in addition to his existing duties. This appears to be aimed at consolidating certain functions under a single individual. **4. Background and Rationale:** This is an amendment, assigning new responsibilities. The likely reason for this specific amendment is to improve efficiency and streamline operations within MeitY by centralizing responsibility for security, records review, and interaction with the SAMADHAAN portal under the purview of a single Deputy Secretary. The text doesn't explicitly state the *reason* for consolidation but the logical inference is increased efficiency or improved coordination. It suggests a desire for a more integrated approach to these specific areas. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This OM introduces the following key changes, specifically to the responsibilities of Shri Devender Pal: * **What is being changed:** The previous assignment of responsibilities outlined in O.M. Nos. i M1101312019MSOMII dated 15.06.2021, ii M1101312019MSOM dated 15.06.2021 and iii M1101322017MSOM dated 04.06.2021 are superseded. * **New Rule/Provision:** Shri Devender Pal, in addition to his existing duties as Deputy Secretary Genl. Admn. Division, is now assigned the following additional responsibilities: * Chief Security Officer (CSOMeitYHq) * Review Officer for Classified Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Records (MeitYHq) * Nodal Officer for the SAMADHAAN web portal of Mo MSME * **Effect of Change:** This consolidation concentrates key functions - security, records, and the MSME interface (SAMADHAAN) - under one individual. This *likely* aims to improve coordination and responsiveness in these areas. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the text, the directly affected stakeholders are: * Shri Devender Pal: Due to the increased workload and responsibilities. * MeitY Employees: As they will now interact with Shri Devender Pal in his new roles. * Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME): Specifically those interacting with MeitY through the SAMADHAAN portal. * Chief Security Officer, Mo Home Affairs, North Block, New Delhi110001. * The Secretary, Department of Administrative Reforms Public Grievances, Sardar Patel Bhavan, New Delhi 110001. * The Director General, National Archives of India, Janpath, New Delhi 110001. * Dr. Rajneesh, Additional Secretary and Development Commissioner MSME **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** MeitY, specifically the Genl. Admn. Division, is responsible for implementing this change. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The text provides no specific timelines or procedures for implementation. The changes are effective immediately upon issuance of the OM. * **Specific to Changes:** No other information available in the text. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome of these changes is improved efficiency and coordination in security, records management, and interaction with the SAMADHAAN portal. Consolidating these responsibilities under a single individual is expected to streamline processes and potentially lead to faster resolution of issues. The impact of this amendment will depend on Shri Devender Pal's capacity to effectively manage these additional responsibilities and coordinate with relevant stakeholders. **9. Conclusion:** The MeitY Office Memorandum dated June 16, 2025, is a directive assigning additional responsibilities to Shri Devender Pal, Deputy Secretary Genl. Admn. Division. These changes consolidate the roles of Chief Security Officer, Review Officer for Classified Records, and Nodal Officer for the SAMADHAAN web portal under his purview. This amendment is likely intended to improve efficiency and coordination within MeitY. This is a significant change impacting MeitY's internal operations and its interface with the MSME sector through the SAMADHAAN portal.

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