CIRCs across India commemorated RTI Day on 12th October, 2015

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CIRCs across India commemorated RTI Day on 12th October, 2015

Right to information is an invaluable tool that gives power to every citizen of the country to obtain information that would enable them to exercise their rights more effectively and thereby promote transparency and accountability in the functioning of the government. Right to Information empowers citizens to stand against corruption and unfair practices, making democracy work ‘for the people’ in real sense. An informed citizen keeps a close eye over the instruments of governance, thus making the government accountable for its actions.
The Right to Information Act came into full force on 12^th October, 2015. This year, the nation celebrates 10 successful years of its enactment. Community Information Resource Centres are dedicated constantly towards creating an information empowered, knowledge society. Hence RTI holds greater significance for the CIRC mission.

On 12^th October, 2015 CIRC located at different parts of the country commemorate RTI Day. Community Rally’s, awareness drives, mobilization on RTI and various other activities were undertaken to observe the RTI Day.

RTI Workshop, dCIRC Gadhchiroli

Observing RTI Day, dCIRC Wadsa, Gadchiroli in Maharashtra organised a ‘Mahiti Karyashala’ (Information Workshop) to generate awareness among learners about the Right to Information Act and how to exercise it in the most effective manner. The workshop was organised by dCIRC Coordinator Nasir.

Community awareness rally on RTI Day, CIRC Bahadurpur, Alwar

In observance of RTI Day, young students of CIRC Bahadurpur, Alwar, Rajasthan set out a community rally in their village to generate awareness regarding the Right to Information Act. The rally was conducted under the guidance of Centre Coordinator Fateh Singh and trainer Akram.