Devdiscourse News: New Delhi: Sunday, 2 February 2025.
The Central Information Commission and the Public Enterprises Selection Board have been allocated Rs 42.49 crore in the Union Budget 2025-26, reflecting an increase from the previous year. Additionally, Rs 3 crore is designated for promoting the RTI Act under the Department of Personnel and Training.
The Central Information
Commission (CIC) and the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) received a
budget allocation of Rs 42.49 crore in the Union Budget 2025-26, marking a
modest increase from the previous year's Rs 41.51 crore. The announcement was made
on Saturday.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget presentation outlined that the allocation is intended for establishment-related expenses for both the CIC and PSEB. This move reflects the government's commitment to maintaining transparency and efficiency within these bodies.
Moreover, the government has earmarked Rs 3 crore for the Department of Personnel and Training to enhance the promotion of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, a significant rise from the previous allocation of Rs 2.60 crore. This underscores the government's ongoing commitment to promoting transparency and accountability.
The Central Information Commission and the Public Enterprises Selection Board have been allocated Rs 42.49 crore in the Union Budget 2025-26, reflecting an increase from the previous year. Additionally, Rs 3 crore is designated for promoting the RTI Act under the Department of Personnel and Training.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget presentation outlined that the allocation is intended for establishment-related expenses for both the CIC and PSEB. This move reflects the government's commitment to maintaining transparency and efficiency within these bodies.
Moreover, the government has earmarked Rs 3 crore for the Department of Personnel and Training to enhance the promotion of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, a significant rise from the previous allocation of Rs 2.60 crore. This underscores the government's ongoing commitment to promoting transparency and accountability.
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