Diwali Gifts: During Diwali, many government departments and public sector undertakings distribute Diwali gifts. Distributing Diwali gifts at the government level has been a common practice in the country, but this time it will not be. The government has clearly stated that Diwali gifts will not be distributed using government funds this time.
Diwali Gifts: Many government departments and public sector undertakings (PSUs) distribute Diwali gifts during Diwali. While the practice of distributing Diwali gifts at the government level has been prevalent across the country, this will not be the case this time. The government has clearly stated that Diwali gifts will not be distributed using government funds this time. The central government has taken a major decision, prohibiting ministries, departments, and public sector undertakings (CPSEs) from giving and spending on gifts during festivals. The Finance Ministry issued this order to maintain financial discipline in government offices and reduce unnecessary expenditure.
Diwali Gifts Cannot Be Given on Government Expenses
The Finance Ministry’s Expenses Department has issued an office memorandum in this regard. It clearly states that no ministry, department, or government entity will spend money on gifts or related items during festivals. This order is effective immediately. The government stated that similar instructions have been issued previously, and this step is part of that initiative to ensure that public funds are used judiciously and only for essential purposes.
The government clarified the rules.
This order was approved by the Expenditure Secretary and signed and issued by Joint Secretary PK Singh. This circular has been sent to the secretaries and financial advisors of all ministries and departments. Public sector undertakings, banks, and financial institutions have also been instructed to strictly follow and enforce these rules.
Public money should not be wasted
The government says these measures are aimed at curbing wasteful expenditure and ensuring proper use of public funds. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also stressed on several occasions that government resources should be used responsibly.
This decision has also drawn political backlash. Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora welcomed the move, writing on Twitter (formerly Twitter) that he welcomes the Finance Ministry’s directive that central government departments and public sector undertakings should not indulge in wasteful spending on gifts during festivals. For too long, politicians and officials have been the biggest beneficiaries of this expenditure. State governments should also follow this initiative.
I welcome @FinMinIndia’s directive to Union Government Departments & PSUs not to splurge on festive gifts. For too long, politicians & bureaucrats have been the biggest beneficiaries of such spending at taxpayers’ expense.
I urge state governments to follow suit.
— Milind Deora | मिलिंद देवरा (@milinddeora) September 23, 2025
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