The federal government has introduced new austerity measures for marriage-related functions and official events. The measures took effect immediately after a notification issued by the Cabinet Division.
Under the new instructions, only One Dish can be served at marriage-related functions and events. The measure is part of the government’s efforts to control spending on official activities.
The Cabinet Division issued the notification on September 17. Officials and departments are required to follow the new instructions from the effective date.
The One Dish requirement applies to marriage-related functions covered by the government’s austerity measures. The notification does not provide details about specific dishes or serving arrangements.
Official Dinners Banned
The federal government has also prohibited official dinners under the latest austerity instructions.
An exception has been made for dinners hosted for visiting foreign delegations. Such dinners can continue under the stated exemption.
The restriction applies to official dinners arranged through government resources. Departments will therefore need to follow the notification when planning such events.
The measures also cover several other government-funded activities. These include seminars, training sessions, and conferences.
Government-Funded Events Restricted
Government-funded seminars, training sessions, and conferences have been prohibited under the new notification.
The government has also issued instructions for events that cannot be avoided. Such functions must be organized at government facilities.
Officials can use facilities such as auditoriums and committee rooms for these events. The measure limits the need for additional spending on external venues.
The instructions are intended to ensure that unavoidable events are held using existing government resources.
Exemptions Require Approval
The notification also establishes a process for exemption requests. Departments seeking an exemption will have to submit their requests for individual review.
A designated monitoring committee will examine each request separately. The committee will then prepare recommendations based on its review.
These recommendations will be submitted to the prime minister for approval. An exemption will therefore require the prescribed review and approval process.
The latest instructions provide separate restrictions for marriage-related functions and official government activities.
The One Dish rule applies to marriage-related events, while official dinners have generally been prohibited. Foreign delegation dinners remain an exception under the notification.
Government-funded seminars, training programs, and conferences are also restricted. Unavoidable events must be arranged at government facilities.
Measures Take Effect Immediately
The Cabinet Division’s notification was issued on September 17. The new austerity measures became effective immediately.
Government departments and officials will have to consider these requirements when arranging covered functions. They will also need to use government facilities for unavoidable events.
The monitoring committee will handle requests seeking exemptions from the restrictions. Its recommendations will then go to the prime minister for a final decision.
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The One Dish requirement is among the key measures included in the notification. The broader instructions also place restrictions on official hospitality and government-funded events.
