Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier called for reducing unnecessary expenses and saving fuel. His appeal comes in the context of global developments and the need for careful use of resources.
The message focuses on lowering petrol and diesel consumption wherever possible. It also encourages online meetings and virtual communication instead of unnecessary travel.
Government departments have been asked to review their working patterns to support this goal.
Central Employees’ Forum Calls For Clear Guidelines
Following the Prime Minister’s call, an association of central government employees has requested the Centre to issue proper guidelines on work from home.
The Central Secretariat Service (CSS) Forum has asked the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) to provide clear rules for WFH, online meetings, and virtual conferences in government offices.
The forum said that structured guidelines would help offices work smoothly. It also said that the Prime Minister’s leadership would support the success of this initiative.
In a post on social media platform X, the forum urged the government to consider revival of work from home in both government and private sectors. It stated that the central workforce plays an important role in running government functions.
The CSS Forum represents officers who work in the central secretariat. These officers are considered the backbone of the administrative system.