(a): whether the Government has decided to wind up Government of India Stationery Office, (GISO),
Kolkata and decentralize its work;
(b): if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor;
(c): the total annual expenditure on GISO and the staff strength of GISO; and
(d): the steps taken by Government to revive GISO and generate revenue by commercializing
its surplus capacity?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
(SHRIMATI DEEPA DASMUNSHI)
(a):No, Madam.
(b):Does not arise.
(c):The total expenditure of GISO for the year 2012-13 was Rs.19.48 cr.
The sanctioned staff strength of GISO as on 1.1.2014 is 622.
(d):An Internal Work Study Unit(IWSU) was conducted in September, 2013 to review the staff strength and
organizational structure of GISO. The recommendations given by the IWSU team in its report have been examined,
and it is proposed to get a study done for comprehensive evaluation of the role, mandate and utility of GISO, and for
redefining its role towards optimal utilization of manpower and other resources.