In times of reels, Centre plans 'social media code' for officers
The Indian government is planning to introduce a social media code of conduct for civil servants to regulate their online behavior and content. This move follows concerns over officials posting personal videos and glorifying their positions while on duty.
Why it matters
It highlights the tension between personal expression and professional standards for government employees in the digital age.
NEW DELHI: Centre is likely to come up with a "social media code of conduct" for its officers, a first such move amid a growing trend among them posting personal reels, videos, stories and opinions, some while on duty. PM Modi has directed top bureaucrats to explore the possibility of bringing out the code.During a recent interaction with secretaries, he also asked ministry of electronics and IT to expedite rollout of "Ek Bharat" portal, a unified service delivery platform for citizens.TOI has learnt that cabinet secretary T V Somanathan, in a communication to bureaucrats this week, has outlined the action points emerging from the meeting.The proposal for the social media code is significant, as in many cases, officers through social media posts glorify their work and position - acts inconsistent with the expected conduct of govt…
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