Nominate the following members in Governing Body of Punjabi Academy

## Report on Amendment to the Governing Body of the Punjabi Academy **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification from the Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, specifically regarding an amendment to the composition of the Governing Body of the Punjabi Academy. The notification, dated September 9, 2021, nominates seven new members to the Governing Body for the remaining term. This amendment likely aims to ensure the continued functioning and effectiveness of the Punjabi Academy by maintaining or updating its leadership. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide a detailed overview of the amendment to the composition of the Governing Body of the Punjabi Academy, as outlined in the Government of NCT of Delhi's notification dated September 9, 2021. The analysis is based solely on the provided policy text. **3. Policy Overview:** * This notification is an *amendment* to a previous Department Notification No. F. 1309 2018ACL10761083 dated 040112020. * The core objective, inferred from the text, is to maintain and update the operational capacity of the Punjabi Academy by ensuring a functional Governing Body through nominations. **4. Background and Rationale:** The amendment likely addresses a need to fill vacancies or update the membership of the Punjabi Academy's Governing Body. The previous notification referenced may have defined the initial composition, term lengths, or processes for appointment. The current notification indicates a need to appoint new members to continue the academy's governance for its "remaining term," suggesting potential resignations, term expirations, or a desire for a different skill set within the board. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This notification focuses solely on amending the membership of the Governing Body of the Punjabi Academy. * **What specific part of the original policy is being changed:** The composition of the Governing Body. * **What the *new* rule/provision *is*:** The following seven individuals are nominated as members of the Governing Body, effective immediately, for the "remaining term": 1. Mr. Tajinder Pal Singh 2. Ms. Ruby Sharma 3. Mr. Mohinder pal Singh Anand 4. Mr. Davinder Pal Singh Honey Chadha 5. Mr. Ved Anand 6. Mr. Deepak Nagpal 7. Ms. Poonam Pradhan Parminder Bedi * **Explain the *difference* or the *effect* of this specific change:** The prior membership, as specified in the referenced earlier notification (F. 1309 2018ACL10761083 dated 040112020, not provided) is being replaced, augmented, or partially changed with these seven nominated members. The addition of these members ensures that the Governing Body remains operational, likely with the intended effect of continued effective administration of the Punjabi Academy. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience and stakeholders are: * The Punjabi Academy itself, including its staff and beneficiaries. * The newly appointed members of the Governing Body. * The Department of Art, Culture, and Language, Government of NCT of Delhi. * Potentially, individuals and organizations involved in the promotion of Punjabi language and culture in Delhi. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency/bodies mentioned:** The Department of Art, Culture, and Language, under the direction of the Hon'ble Minister. The Punjabi Academy itself is implicitly responsible for integrating the new members. * **Any timelines or procedures specified *in the text*?** The appointments are effective immediately, suggesting an urgent need for their integration. The term length is limited to the "remaining term", which requires knowledge of the original notification to fully understand. * The Dy. Secy. ACL is responsible for uploading this notification. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of this amendment is likely to ensure the continued, effective governance and operation of the Punjabi Academy. The new members are expected to contribute to the Academy's mission of promoting Punjabi language, art, and culture. The specific impact of these changes depends on the expertise and involvement of the new members, which cannot be determined from the provided text alone. **9. Conclusion:** The notification dated September 9, 2021, represents an amendment to the composition of the Governing Body of the Punjabi Academy, nominating seven new members. This change is essential for maintaining a functional Governing Body, ensuring the continued operation and effectiveness of the Academy in promoting Punjabi language and culture within the NCT of Delhi. While the specific impact hinges on the new members' contributions, the amendment underscores the government's commitment to supporting the Punjabi Academy.

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