New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- In a bid to streamline media and communications functions, the government has issued a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), which formally designates one Chief of Media & Communications (CMC) for each ministry or department. Currently, there are two or more Indian Information Service (ISS) officers assigned to each ministry/department.

According to the SOP, "the senior most PIB officer posted in the Ministry/Department will normally be the CMC," who will serve as the "single point of contact for all media, publicity, information, and communication related activities."

The SOP, dated November 17, 2025, was part of the letter sent by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) to all ISS officers and senior PPS to secretari...