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Particulars of Organization [Section 4(1)(b)(i)] - at a Glance The main function of the Directorate of Information and Publicity is to disseminate information about the Government policies, programmes, schemes and inform about measures being taken by the government for the welfare of the people and development of Delhi:-

  1. Press Unit:-

    This unit has to keep liaison with the print and electronic media. The work of press accreditation is done by this unit. Journalists and media persons from the Doordarshan and other channels are invited at various functions, seminars and workshops of Delhi Government. Press conferences, press briefings and press tours are also organized by this unit.
     
  2. Hospitality Unit:-

    Regular press briefings and press conferences are held on various occasions by the Lt. Governor, Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Chief Minister, Ministers, Chief Secretary and Secretary (PR). Hospitality is extended to reporters and media persons by organizing lunch/dinner/evening tea.
     
  3. Publicity through Video and TV:-

    This unit functions with a view to make the public aware of various development schemes of the government. Delhi Government has been allotted at a 15 minutes slot on DD on weekly basis during which a programme "Delhi Round Up" is telecast every Friday evening. On AIR's FM channel a programme "Aao Dilli Swaren" is aired every Sunday. This Directorate also proposes to make short films of short duration of 1, 5 and 10 minutes to be telecast on DD and other private video channels.
     
  4. Exhibition Unit & Outdoor publicity:-

    Visual exhibitions on request of Government Agencies at different sites highlighting the achievements of the Government are organized by this unit. The Directorate also undertakes the display of social messages or achievements of Delhi Government by putting up hoardings at prominent points besides kiosks and electric poles at important intersections of Delhi.
     
  5. Publication Unit:-

    This unit has to bring out pamphlets, posters, brouchers, invitation cards and telephone directories of the Government of Delhi. It also publishes a monthly magazine "DILLI" in Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu language.
     
  6. Advertisement Unit:-

    The basic objective of this unit is to publicize the schemes of various Departments of the Government of Delhi through the medium of advertisement in the newspapers, periodicals and other media with a view to apprising the public of the activities of the Government. All government advertisements are released by this Directorate on DAVP approved rates.
     
  7. Photo Unit:-

    This unit is responsible for photo coverage of various functions and activities of Delhi Government, maintaining its records (Photo negatives) and preparing and issuing photographs for Press TV and exhibitions.
     
  8. Research & Reference Unit:-

    Research and Reference unit is an integral part of any publicity set up. For this purpose continuous screening of newspapers magazines and other periodicals purchased or received, is done. Clipping of the newspapers having news concerning to the Departments of the government are sent to the Lt. Governor, Chief Minister, Ministers of Delhi Government and the Chief Secretary of Govt. of Delhi.
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