| Sl. No. | Particulars | Information |
| 1 | Name of the Section | District Information & Cultural Office, Purba Medinipur |
| 2 | Name & Designation of Nodal Officer |
Shri Barun Mondal, WBICS. Deputy Director of Information (In charge of DI&CO, Purba Medinipur) |
| 3 | Brief Introduction of the Section / Department | The District Information & Cultural Officer (DI&CO) plays a pivotal role in disseminating government information, promoting cultural heritage, and ensuring effective public communication at the district level under the guidance of the Department of Information & Cultural Affairs, Government of West Bengal. |
| 4 | Functions / Responsibilities of the Section | This office acts as a liaison between the government and the public by implementing directives from the I&CA Department. It handles media relations, including issuing press releases, organizing press conferences, and issuing journalist accreditation cards. The office also organizes public awareness campaigns, ensures publicity for government schemes and initiatives, promotes cultural heritage, and implements the Lokprasar Prakalpa. |
| 5 | Scheme | Lok Prasar Prakalpa |
| 6 | Citizen Services/Facilities |
Rs. 1000/- monthly. Rs. 1000/- to each folk artistes for each performance |
| 7 | Eligibility Criteria |
1. Must be 18 years of age or above 2.Must be a permanent resident of West Bengal 3. Must be a folk artist engaged in a recognized folk form 4. The annual family income must not exceed ₹1,50,000. 5. No member of the family should be employed in the Government or any Government-affiliated organization. 6. It is to be noted that the process of new inclusion in this scheme has been stopped from May, 2017 vide department order no. – 1247/Tathya (Nabanna) dated – 08.05.2017. |
| 8 | Documents Required |
1. Passport Photograph 2. Caste Certificate 3.experience certificate 4.Digital Ration Card 5. Aadhar Card 6.Voter card 7.Residential Certificate 8. Bank Pass Book 9. Income certificate by gazetted officer |
| 9 | Application Procedure | The process of new inclusion under this scheme was closed with effect from May 2017 vide Department Order No. 1247/Tathya (Nabanna), dated 08.05.2017. |
| 10 | Application Form / Download Link | NA |
| 11 | Online Application / Service Portal | NA |
| 12 | Relevant Notifications |
2708(18)-ICA(Nabanna) – dated – 28.07.2014 1247/Tathya(Nabanna) dated – 08.05.2017. |
| 13 | Service Delivery Timeline / Citizen Charter | As per directions of the department |
| 14 | Contact Details |
District Information & Cultural Office, Purba Medinipur Vill – Ganapatinagar P.O. – Sonamui P.S. – Tamluk Dist – Purba Medinipur Pin – 721648 Mail – purbamedinipurdico@gmail.com Phone no. – 03228-266113 District Administrative Building (Block – A, 4th Floor) |
| 15 | Other Important Information for Citizens | NA |
| 16 | Remarks / Additional Information | NA |
