The Arunachal Times: Itanagar: Wednesday, 12 August 2026.
State Chief Information
Commissioner (CIC) Jarken Gamlin called on Governor KT Parnaik at the Lok
Bhavan here on Tuesday, and submitted the annual report of the Arunachal
Pradesh State Information Commission.
Gamlin also briefed the governor on the commission's recent initiatives, achievements, challenges, and future roadmap for strengthening transparency and citizen-centric governance in the state.
Highlighting the transformative role of the Right to Information Act, 2005, the governor emphasised the need to move from a system of "information on demand" to one of "information by default." He said that proactive disclosure under Section 4 of the RTI Act is the most effective way to promote openness and reduce the need for citizens to seek information through formal applications.
He advised all departments to regularly publish key public information, including budgets, development project progress, beneficiary details, recruitment notifications, tender processes, land allotments, welfare schemes and important administrative decisions on their official websites.
To ensure greater compliance, he suggested launching a statewide 'proactive disclosure compliance drive', supported by periodic audits of public authorities.
The governor also underscored the importance of modern record management and digital governance. Observing that efficient recordkeeping is the backbone of transparency, he advocated a mission-mode programme for digitisation of government records, integration with e-Office systems and creation of searchable digital repositories across departments.
Emphasising on capacity building, Parnaik advised the commission to institutionalise quarterly training programmes for public information officers, assistant public information officers, and first appellate authorities, focusing on statutory timelines, exemptions, proactive disclosure obligations and citizen-friendly responses. He said that the State Information Commission should evolve beyond its appellate role and emerge as a leading institution promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance.
State Chief Information Commissioners Vijay Taram, Khopey Thaley, Dani Gamboo and Sangyal Tsering Bappu, Secretary-cum-Registrar Sode Potom, and Deputy Registrar Priscilla Tayeng were also present at the meeting. (Lok Bhavan)
Gamlin also briefed the governor on the commission's recent initiatives, achievements, challenges, and future roadmap for strengthening transparency and citizen-centric governance in the state.
Highlighting the transformative role of the Right to Information Act, 2005, the governor emphasised the need to move from a system of "information on demand" to one of "information by default." He said that proactive disclosure under Section 4 of the RTI Act is the most effective way to promote openness and reduce the need for citizens to seek information through formal applications.
He advised all departments to regularly publish key public information, including budgets, development project progress, beneficiary details, recruitment notifications, tender processes, land allotments, welfare schemes and important administrative decisions on their official websites.
To ensure greater compliance, he suggested launching a statewide 'proactive disclosure compliance drive', supported by periodic audits of public authorities.
The governor also underscored the importance of modern record management and digital governance. Observing that efficient recordkeeping is the backbone of transparency, he advocated a mission-mode programme for digitisation of government records, integration with e-Office systems and creation of searchable digital repositories across departments.
Emphasising on capacity building, Parnaik advised the commission to institutionalise quarterly training programmes for public information officers, assistant public information officers, and first appellate authorities, focusing on statutory timelines, exemptions, proactive disclosure obligations and citizen-friendly responses. He said that the State Information Commission should evolve beyond its appellate role and emerge as a leading institution promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance.
State Chief Information Commissioners Vijay Taram, Khopey Thaley, Dani Gamboo and Sangyal Tsering Bappu, Secretary-cum-Registrar Sode Potom, and Deputy Registrar Priscilla Tayeng were also present at the meeting. (Lok Bhavan)
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