Chief Information Officer, MeitY

## Report on MeitY Office Order Regarding Chief Information Officer **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes the Office Order No. M1101312022MSOM dated 14.05.2025 issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. This document serves as an amendment to a previous Office Order (M1101312022 MSOM dated 17.11.2023) and designates Ms. Tulika Pandey as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for MeitY. The core purpose is to formally appoint and authorize Ms. Pandey to this critical role within the Ministry. The key finding is the immediate effect of this appointment and its superseding nature over the previous order. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an informative overview of the MeitY Office Order No. M1101312022MSOM dated 14.05.2025, based solely on the provided text. The report aims to elucidate the purpose, changes, and implications of this amendment concerning the Chief Information Officer of MeitY. **3. Policy Overview:** * This Office Order is an *amendment* to a previous order: M1101312022 MSOM dated 17.11.2023. * **Core Objective:** To formally designate Ms. Tulika Pandey as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). This implies the need for an individual to oversee and manage information-related activities within the Ministry. **4. Background and Rationale:** This Office Order amends a previous order from November 17, 2023, regarding the CIO position. The likely reason for this specific amendment is to change the individual holding the CIO position. This could be due to various factors, such as a change in personnel, a restructuring of responsibilities, or a reassessment of qualifications. The included reference to a communication from the Cabinet Secretary (DO letter No. 171312021CA.VCA.III dated 1st November, 2023) suggests a higher-level directive influenced this change. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This is an *amendment* to a previous order. The key changes introduced by this Office Order are as follows: * **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** The previous designation of the Chief Information Officer of MeitY is superseded. * **New Rule/Provision:** Ms. Tulika Pandey, ScientistG GC, MeitY, is designated as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for MeitY. * **Difference/Effect of Change:** This amendment replaces the previously designated CIO (as appointed by the superseded order dated 17.11.2023) with Ms. Tulika Pandey. All responsibilities and authorities previously held by the former CIO are now transferred to Ms. Pandey. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The direct target audience and stakeholders include: * Ms. Tulika Pandey, the newly appointed CIO. * Secretary, MeitY (given the approval requirement) * All Group Coordinators, MeitY * Dir. Pers.Dir NKDir. VTDir GA DG, NIC DG, STQC Dte. CEOUIDAI DGICERTCCA CEOs of all Autonomous Societies and Companies under MeitY PS to MEITPS to MOSEIT OSDPPS to Secretary All DSsUSs IntraMeitYPortalMeitY Website Cell SO Indirectly, all employees and stakeholders of MeitY, as well as related government bodies and potentially the electronics and information technology industry, are affected by the leadership and decisions of the CIO. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The primary responsible agency is MeitY itself, specifically the Secretary of MeitY who approved the order. Ms. Tulika Pandey, as the new CIO, will also be responsible for implementing policies and directives related to information management. The Deputy Secretary, P. Victor Albuquerque, is the contact person for this Office Order. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The order comes into force with immediate effect. Further procedures are not specified in this document, but may exist internally within MeitY. The enclosed copy of the DO letter No. 171312021CA.VCA.III dated 1st November, 2023 received from the Cabinet Secretary indicates there are related actions and/or procedures required. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome of this change is to ensure effective information management and governance within MeitY under the leadership of Ms. Tulika Pandey. The impact of this change depends on Ms. Pandey's expertise, vision, and leadership abilities in the CIO role. The reference to the Cabinet Secretary suggests a strategic alignment of MeitY's information management with broader governmental objectives. **9. Conclusion:** The MeitY Office Order No. M1101312022MSOM dated 14.05.2025, is an amendment that designates Ms. Tulika Pandey as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Ministry. This appointment, effective immediately, is a significant change that could influence the direction and effectiveness of information management within MeitY. It reflects a decision, likely driven by higher-level governmental directives, to alter the leadership of this critical role.

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