[Letter to Mr R N Singh Deo]

Summary

This one-page personal letter, dated 14 March 1968 and sent from 2 Tugh lak Road, New Delhi, records M. R. Masani’s response to Mr. R. N. Singh Deo, Chief Minister of Bhubaneswar. Masani apologizes for delaying a note on the need to upgrade the Public Relations arrangements of the recipient’s government, explaining that he had been occupied with the Budget debate and other accumulated matters.

Masani presents the enclosed note as a possible starting point for a quick decision. He proposes first trying to identify suitable personnel through an unofficial and informal approach; if that cannot be done, he suggests considering advertising. The document is signed by Masani and marked “Personal,” with no printed title or publisher.

Key points

• Masani writes to Mr. R. N. Singh Deo on 14 March 1968 from New Delhi.
• The letter concerns a note on upgrading the Public Relations arrangements of the recipient’s government.
• Masani attributes the delay in sending the note to the Budget debate and other accumulated matters.
• He hopes the enclosed note will help the recipient reach a quick decision.
• He recommends initially finding suitable personnel through an unofficial and informal approach.
• If that approach fails, Masani suggests that advertising should be considered.