Dhirendra K Ojha Appointed Principal Spokesperson of Central Government
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Appointment | Dhirendra K Ojha appointed as principal spokesperson of the central government. |
| Batch & Service | 1990-batch Indian Information Service (IIS) officer. |
| New Role | Principal Director General of the Press Information Bureau (PIB). |
| Key Responsibilities | - Principal spokesperson for the central government.- Overseeing PIB operations.- Coordinating with ministries and departments. |
| Predecessor | Sheyphali B Sharan, 1990-batch IIS officer, now Director General of Publications Division. |
| Previous Role | Director General of the Central Bureau of Communications (CBC). |
| Experience | - Overseeing government advertising campaigns.- Providing media strategy advice.- Coordinating communication efforts. |
| Replacement at CBC | YK Baweja appointed as new head of CBC. |
| CBC's Functions | - Managing central government advertising.- Advisory body on media strategy.- Coordinating communication efforts. |