Module 1: Introduction to Email

Module 1: Introduction to Email. [image]. Welcome to this module, which aims to help you understand:- Email Policy of Government of India Types of emails accounts & its uses Role & Responsibilities of email user.

Overview of “Email Policy of Government of India”.

Types & Format of Email Accounts. Designation based ID Designation based ID is recommended for officers dealing with the public. Users shall hand over the designation-based id to their successor prior to moving out of the office Name based ID User can continue to use the name-based id assigned to them on the Government e-mail service during their entire tenure in GoI. User who resigns or superannuate after rendering at least 20 years of service shall be allowed to retain the e-mail address userid@gov.in for one year post resignation or superannuation. Subsequently, a new e-mail address with the same user id but with a different domain address would be provided by the IA for their entire life. It is expected that within one year, users shall change the e-mail address at all places as required by them. During this one year, if the name-based account is not used for a period of 90 days, the account shall be deleted and no request for activation shall be accepted by the IA..