News On AIR: Imphal: Tuesday, 6Th October 2026.
Addressing the gathering,
Principal Secretary R.K. Dinesh Singh stressed the need to increase public
awareness about the Right to Information (RTI) Act and ensure its effective
implementation to strengthen transparency, accountability and public participation.
He said that the RTI Act initially appeared confusing due to its 31 sections and broad scope and objectives. He highlighted that its objectives include enabling people to access information, ensuring transparency and accountability, eliminating corruption and ultimately strengthening democracy. He also emphasised proactive disclosure by public authorities to reduce the burden on Public Information Officers (PIOs).
RTI Week is being observed for seven days and will conclude on October 12 marking the 21st anniversary of the implementation of the Right to Information Act, 2005 which was passed in June 2005 and came into force on October, 12, 2005.
He said that the RTI Act initially appeared confusing due to its 31 sections and broad scope and objectives. He highlighted that its objectives include enabling people to access information, ensuring transparency and accountability, eliminating corruption and ultimately strengthening democracy. He also emphasised proactive disclosure by public authorities to reduce the burden on Public Information Officers (PIOs).
RTI Week is being observed for seven days and will conclude on October 12 marking the 21st anniversary of the implementation of the Right to Information Act, 2005 which was passed in June 2005 and came into force on October, 12, 2005.
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