The News Mill: Gandhinagar: Thursday, 8th
October 2026.
The Government of India observes Right to Information Week annually from October 5 to 12. As part of this, the Gujarat Information Commission in Gandhinagar organised a series of events from October 5 to 7 to promote the implementation of the Right to Information Act, 2005, enhance administrative transparency, and increase public awareness.
The proceedings began with
the lighting of a ceremonial lamp by Chief Information Commissioner Subramaniam
R Iyer, along with State Information Commissioners Manoj Patel, Nikhil Bhatt,
Vipul Raval, and Bharat Ganatra.
Discussions were held with the Nodal Officers of Secretariat administrative departments concerning the uploading of data about public authorities for the year 2025-26 onto the Gujarat State RTI Annual Return System. The Chief Information Commissioner emphasised that completing the Annual Return Form should prioritise both accuracy and quality, not only target completion.
Guidance was provided on the timely and accurate mapping of Public Information Officers and First Appellate Authorities within the RTI Module of the E-Sarkar Portal to facilitate systematic management of RTI applications and appeals.
An awareness programme for Public Information Officers and Assistant Public Information Officers of the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) took place at the Commission’s Conference Hall, with participants from Surat joining via videoconference. The Commission’s Secretary addressed the attendees, and the Additional Collector of GMRC welcomed the Chief Information Commissioner and State Information Commissioners before explaining the programme’s objectives.
Chief Information Commissioner Iyer highlighted the importance of the RTI Act in promoting transparency and good governance and stressed providing accurate information alongside a constructive attitude. The Commission’s Law Officer delivered a presentation addressing queries and practical challenges faced by officers in their duties.
A separate programme was conducted for students from various colleges in Gandhinagar. Secretary Paresh Dave provided background information on the origin and development of the Right to Information Act, 2005. The students viewed a video podcast produced by the Commission, presented by Law Officer Jagrutiben Patel.
Information about significant judgments from the Supreme Court, High Court, and the Gujarat Information Commission available on the Commission’s website was shared, followed by an interactive question-and-answer session.
The Gujarat Information Commission expressed gratitude for the active cooperation and participation of the Nodal Officers from the Secretariat, officers of the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation, and law college students during the three-day programme.
The Government of India observes Right to Information Week annually from October 5 to 12. As part of this, the Gujarat Information Commission in Gandhinagar organised a series of events from October 5 to 7 to promote the implementation of the Right to Information Act, 2005, enhance administrative transparency, and increase public awareness.
Discussions were held with the Nodal Officers of Secretariat administrative departments concerning the uploading of data about public authorities for the year 2025-26 onto the Gujarat State RTI Annual Return System. The Chief Information Commissioner emphasised that completing the Annual Return Form should prioritise both accuracy and quality, not only target completion.
Guidance was provided on the timely and accurate mapping of Public Information Officers and First Appellate Authorities within the RTI Module of the E-Sarkar Portal to facilitate systematic management of RTI applications and appeals.
An awareness programme for Public Information Officers and Assistant Public Information Officers of the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) took place at the Commission’s Conference Hall, with participants from Surat joining via videoconference. The Commission’s Secretary addressed the attendees, and the Additional Collector of GMRC welcomed the Chief Information Commissioner and State Information Commissioners before explaining the programme’s objectives.
Chief Information Commissioner Iyer highlighted the importance of the RTI Act in promoting transparency and good governance and stressed providing accurate information alongside a constructive attitude. The Commission’s Law Officer delivered a presentation addressing queries and practical challenges faced by officers in their duties.
A separate programme was conducted for students from various colleges in Gandhinagar. Secretary Paresh Dave provided background information on the origin and development of the Right to Information Act, 2005. The students viewed a video podcast produced by the Commission, presented by Law Officer Jagrutiben Patel.
Information about significant judgments from the Supreme Court, High Court, and the Gujarat Information Commission available on the Commission’s website was shared, followed by an interactive question-and-answer session.
The Gujarat Information Commission expressed gratitude for the active cooperation and participation of the Nodal Officers from the Secretariat, officers of the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation, and law college students during the three-day programme.
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