Within days of taking charge of the Union information and broadcasting ministry, M. Venkaiah Naidu made an unannounced punctuality and cleanliness check early Monday morning at Shastri Bhavan.
Within days of taking charge of the Union information and broadcasting ministry, M. Venkaiah Naidu made an unannounced punctuality and cleanliness check early Monday morning at Shastri Bhavan.
Officials found missing from their desks have been asked to give explanations for their absence from their workplace. Mr Naidu was accompanied by minister of state Rajyavardhan Rathore during the surprise check at 9.30 am.
Mr Naidu, who is also the Urban development minister, later tweeted about his inspection visit to the I&B ministry offices. “Made a surprise check of attendance and cleanliness at Shastri Bhawan today at sharp 9.30 am. Directed concerned joint secretaries to review issues related to punctuality and cleanliness in the offices on daily basis,” he wrote. “Explanation sought from those who were not present at the time of inspection,” he added.
Sources in the I&B ministry said Mr Naidu personally checked the rooms of several officers and their staff. “He also looked into the cleanliness of washrooms in the offices. He also inspected the condition of electrical fittings in the various rooms and corridors in the building,” sources added.
Officials said Mr Naidu also emphasised that open cables should be avoided as, besides being a fire hazard, it did not reflect a presentable and efficient working environment.
