F. No. 11013/09/2014 -Estt.A-II Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) North Block, New Delhi Dated the 14th October, 2020 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Commencement of meeting with messages on Covid-19 related precautions – reg The undersigned is directed to say that the Government has issued several instructions in order to contain the spread of novel Coronavirus ( COVID-19 ). In continuation, it has since been decided that all Central Government offices shall ensure that every meeting commences with messages on Covid-19 related precautions, so as to sensitize officers and staff about the pandemic. The messages may be focused on creation of awareness relating to wearing of masks, physical distancing, hand hygiene and strict adherence to SOPs issued by MoHFW. (Satish Kumar) Under Secretary to the Government of India Source: DoPT