Criticise state, face action: Maharashtra's social media rule for government staff
The guidelines are applicable to all government employees, including those on deputation, contractual workers, staff of local governing bodies, public sector undertakings, and government-affiliated institutions.Among the key provisions are:Separation of personal and official accounts: Employees must maintain separate personal and official social media accounts.Restricted access: Use of banned websites or applications is strictly prohibited.Authorised communication only: Only designated personnel, with prior approval, are allowed to share information about government schemes and initiatives via official channels.No self-promotion: Posts highlighting the success of schemes may be shared, but self-glorification is discouraged.Use of official symbols prohibited: Employees should avoid using government logos, names, addresses, or assets such as vehicles and buildings in social media posts, except in personal profile photos.No defamatory content: Sharing of offensive, hateful, defamatory, or discriminatory content is banned.Confidentiality required: Government documents must not be shared or uploaded without prior authorisation.Account transfers: Upon transfer, official social media accounts must be formally handed over.The resolution concludes with a stern warning: any breach of these guidelines will lead to disciplinary action under the relevant service rules.- EndsMust Watch
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