Free Press Journal: Bhopal: Thursday, June 14, 2018.
The state
information commissioner (SIC) has taken a new initiative to educate people on
the usage and nuances of Right to Information act (RTI). The commission will
now use facebook, phone and even face to face session to mentor people on using
RTI.
The chief
information commissioner Atmadeep said that the motive behind the initiative is
to implement the RTI act promptly in the state. Till now the commission has
been conducting camps, meetings and programmes at district level for spreading
awareness on RTI act. It also conducts workshops to train appellant officers
and other officials related to the act.
The
initiative is much needed as there is little awareness among people about RTI
act- even though 12 years have passed since the enactment of the act. Around 25
percent of the population is still not using the act. The act is least used by
the women and people belonging to: rural areas and below poverty line.
Improper
implementation of information, communication and education about the act has
given rise to the current scenario. He further added that “This RTI is the
fundamental right of the people. It is a major tool to shape up good governance
and a healthy democracy.” Those who wish to gain an awareness on RTI act can
now do so by making a call or visiting the office of SIC on Fridays and
Saturdays from 4 to 5 pm or by visiting the facebook page- Right To Information
Journalist.
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