Government of India has adopted a "No Gift Policy" during festive occasions. A copy of the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure Office Memorandum No.7(1)/E.Coord/2025 dated 19th September, 2025 is enclosed. The said policy prohibits Ministries/Departments and other organs of the Government of India from incurring any expenditure on gifts and related items for Diwali and other festivals.
2. The State Government has decided to adopt the aforesaid Office Memorandum on "No Gift Policy." It is, therefore, impressed upon all State Government Offices and Public Sector Undertakings that no expenditure shall be incurred on gifts and related items for Diwali and other festivals.
It is, therefore, requested to strictly adhere to the aforesaid Office Memorandum of Government of India.
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