DoPT - Preventive measures to be taken to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Latest DoPT Orders 2020

F. No. 11013/9/ 2014-Estt.A. III
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)

North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 16/03/2020

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

 

Subject: Preventive measures to be taken to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - regarding.

In order to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), some precautionary measures are required to be taken by all the employees and the Ministries / Departments. In this regard, it has been decided to issue the following advisory for the well-being of Government employees and in public interest.
All the Ministries / Departments are advised to take all necessary measures such as :-

• Install thermal scanners at the entry of Government buildings, as feasible. Mandatory placing of hand sanitizers at the entry of Government buildings. Those found having flu-like symptoms may be advised to take proper treatment / quarantine etc.
• Discourage, to the maximum extent, entry of visitors in the office complex. Routine issue of visitors/ temporary passes should be suspended with immediate effect. Only those visitors whom have proper permission of the officer who they want to meet, should be allowed after being properly screened.
• Meetings, as far as feasible, should be done through video conferencing. To minimize or reschedule meetings involving large number of people unless necessary.
• Avoid non-essential official travel.
• Undertake essential correspondence on official email and avoid sending files and documents to other offices, to the extent possible.
• Facilitate delivery and receipt of dak at the entry point itself of the office building, as far as practicable.
• Close all gyms/recreation centres/ creches located in Government buildings.
• Ensure proper cleaning and frequent sanitization of the workplace, particularly of the frequently touched surfaces.
• Ensure regular supply of hand sanitisers, soap and running water in the washrooms.
• All officials may be advised to take care of their own health and look out for respiratory symptoms/fever and, if feeling unwell, should leave the workplace immediately after informing their reporting officers. They should observe home-quarantine as per the guidelines issued by MoH&FW, Government of India available at the following URL: Draft Guidelines for home quarantine
• (xi) The leave sanctioning authorities are advised to sanction leave whenever any request is made for self-quarantine as a precautionary measure.
• (xii) Advise all employees who are at higher risk i.e. older employees, pregnant employees and employees who have
• underlying medical conditions, to take extra precautions. The Ministries / Departments may take care not to expose such employees to any front-line work requiring direct contact with the public.

An indicative list of Do's and Don'ts is also annexed for wide dissemination.

End: As above

(Umesh Kumar Bhatia)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India

ANNEXURE

Do's

• To maintain personal hygiene and physical distancing.
• To practice frequent hand washing. Wash hands with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand rub. Wash hands even if they are visibly clean.
• To cover your nose and mouth with handkerchief / tissue while sneezing and coughing.
• To throw used tissues into closed bins immediately after use.
• To maintain a safe distance from persons during interaction, especially with those having flu-like symptoms.
• To sneeze in the inner side of your elbow and not to cough into the palms of your hands.
• To take their temperature regularly and check for respiratory symptoms.
To see a doctor if you feel unwell (fever, difficulty in breathing and coughing). While visiting doctor, wear a mask/ cloth to cover your mouth and nose.
• For any fever/ flu-like signs/ symptoms, please call State helpline number. or the 24x7 helpline number of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare at 011-23978046.

Don'ts

• Shake hands.
• Have a close contact with anyone, if you're experiencing cough and fever.
• Touch your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Sneeze or cough into palms of your hands.
• Spit in Public.
• Travel unnecessarily, particularly to any affected region.
• Participate in large gatherings, including sitting in groups at canteens.
• Visit gyms, clubs and crowded places etc.
• Spread rumours or panic.

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CPWD - Installation of LED based Lightings in Central Government Buildings

CPWD

Installation of LED based Lightings in Central Government Buildings

e-office no. 9028234
Govt. of India
Central Public Works Department
0/0 Chief Engineer (CSQ.)(E)

A Wing, Room No.229,
NirmanBhawan,
New Delhi-110011.

No.02/ECC/ ESCO/2019/ 202

Dated 03.06.2019

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Installation of LED based Lightings in Govt. Buildings

Please refer to OM No. 02/ECC/ESCO/2019/491 Dated 07.12.2018 vide which it was requested to pursue with client Department as well as EESL to get the work of Energy Efficiency Measures in Non-GPOA buildings completed by 31.12.2018. It is intimated that MoHUA had asked the progress in respect of the above for updation in e-Samiksha urgently on 30.05.20l9 and following data available with the Directorate was submitted:

1. Work completed in 337 Nos. Buildings.
2. Work in Progress in 216 Nos. Buildings.
3. Work is yet to be taken up in 686 Nos. Buildings.

It is therefore again requested to pursue the matter with Client Departments & EESL to complete the work in all 1239 Non-GPOA Buildings as early as possible. The zone wise details prior to restructuring are also enclosed for ready reference which may be corrected as per restructuring & be intimated to the Directorate. A status report may also be sent on email delseetlqa.cpwd@nic.in & deleeetlqa.cpwd@nic.in immediately for further appraisal of MoHUA about the updated progress in the matter.

This issues with the approval ofDG, CPWD.

Encl: As above.

(C.K. Varma)
Chief Engineer CSQ (E)
03.06.2019

To,
All SDGs/ ADGs/ CEs/SEs of CPWD (Through CPWD Website)

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Mandatory installation of LED based lightings in Central Government Buildings

Mandatory installation of LED based lightings in Central Government Buildings - Economy Measures

Most Immediate

No.25(24)/E.Coord/2017
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 01 December, 2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Economy Measures - Mandatory installation of LED based lightings in Government Buildings - reg.

Reference is invited to this Department's OM of even number dated 30.10.2017 on the subject mentioned above and to inform that the implementation progress was reviewed again by Group of Officers vide meeting in Cabinet Secretariat on 07.11.2017.

2. All Ministries/Departments were requested to nominate a Nodal Officer and to provide the complete details of all Government Buildings in Delhi as well as outside, within their administrative control, alongwith the status of implementation by 10.11.2017. It is observed that most of the Ministries/Departments have neither nominated a Nodal Officer nor provided the information. Non-receipt of information on time has been viewed adversely.

3. It is requested that Ministries/Departments provide the information as sought to Department of Expenditure by 08.12.2017 positively.

4. Further, all Ministries/Departments should chalk out a time bound action plan to switch over to LED based lightings, not only with respect to their Ministry/Department buildings but buildings of their attached/subordinate offices, autonomous bodies, PSUs etc. The action plan of each Ministry/Department may also be sent to Department of Expenditure latest by 08.12.2017.

(H.Atheli)
Director

To:
All Secretaries of Ministries/Departments
Copy to:
Cabinet Secretariat [Shri S.A.M, Rizvi, Joint Secretary]

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