The Profile
About Dhirendra Ojha
A career spanning three decades in the Indian Information Service, dedicated to shaping the nation's public communication landscape.
The Profile
A career spanning three decades in the Indian Information Service, dedicated to shaping the nation's public communication landscape.
Background
Shri Dhirendra Ojha is a distinguished officer of the Indian Information Service (IIS), currently serving as Director General of the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the principal communication wing of the Government of India. He also holds the additional charge of Principal Director General, PIB.
His career in the Indian Information Service has been marked by a deep commitment to transparent governance communication and a forward-thinking approach to media relations. Over the course of more than three decades, he has served in various capacities across PIB's national and regional offices, gaining comprehensive expertise in government communication at every level.
Shri Ojha's approach to public information is grounded in the belief that effective governance communication is essential to a functioning democracy. He has consistently championed the use of modern media tools while maintaining the rigorous standards of accuracy and integrity that define PIB's institutional identity.
Career Path
Key milestones in a distinguished career devoted to public service and government communication excellence.
Present
Leading PIB as its Director General with additional charge of Principal Director General, overseeing the entire national communication apparatus of the Government of India.
Senior Leadership
Served as Principal Director General, managing strategic communication planning, policy dissemination, and coordination with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Regional Leadership
Led PIB's regional operations, strengthening the bridge between central government policies and regional media ecosystems, ensuring localized communication across multiple states.
Career Foundation
Joined the Indian Information Service, beginning a career dedicated to public service, media management, and government communication. Built foundational expertise in press relations and information dissemination.
The measure of effective governance communication lies not in the volume of information disseminated, but in the understanding it creates among citizens about the policies that shape their daily lives.Dhirendra Ojha
Guiding Principles
The principles that guide Shri Ojha's approach to leadership and public communication.
Upholding the principle that citizens in a democracy deserve clear, unfiltered, and timely information about government actions, policies, and programmes that affect their lives.
Maintaining the highest standards of factual accuracy in all government communication, serving as a trusted source of verified information in an era of misinformation.
Ensuring government communication reaches every citizen, transcending linguistic, geographic, and digital barriers through multilingual, multi-platform dissemination strategies.
Embracing technological advancements and modern media platforms to evolve government communication from traditional models to dynamic, interactive, and real-time information systems.
Maintaining institutional integrity and non-partisan professionalism in all aspects of government communication, building public trust through consistent and reliable information delivery.
Approaching government communication as a public service mandate, recognizing that informed citizens are the foundation of a vibrant democracy and effective governance.