This document informs State Information Commissions that the proposed training for officers and staff on RTI, under the “Strengthening, Capacity Building & Awareness Generation for effective implementation of the RTI” scheme, has been rescheduled. Initially planned for the third week of March 2010 at the Uttarakhand Academy of Administration in Nainital, the training will now take...
This document discusses the need for a comprehensive data protection legislation in India. It outlines the current state of privacy laws, highlighting the lack of a general data protection statute and the reliance on judicial interpretation of fundamental rights. The paper explores the potential conflicts with existing laws, such as the Right to Information Act, and discusses various aspects of...
A new web portal, RTI Online, has been launched to facilitate the online filing of Right to Information (RTI) applications and first appeals. Developed by NIC, this portal allows Indian citizens to submit applications and make payments for RTI fees through internet banking or credit/debit cards. Initially, the facility is available only for the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), with...
The Indian government has extended the facility for online filing of Right to Information (RTI) applications through a dedicated web portal. This service, initially available to 37 ministries and departments, will be rolled out to all remaining central government bodies by August 21, 2013. The extension, however, will not apply to field offices, attached, or subordinate offices at this time...
This document is a compendium of best practices on the implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, compiled by the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India. It showcases various initiatives undertaken by different public authorities and citizens to effectively implement the RTI Act, promoting transparency and accountability in governance. The compendium covers a...
This document compiles best practices on the implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005. It highlights various initiatives across India aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement through the effective use of RTI. The compendium showcases projects focused on empowering citizens with information, improving service delivery, and fostering participatory...
This document highlights the ongoing efforts by the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) to ensure all Public Authorities (PAs) align with the RTI Online Portal. It has been observed that nodal officers from 43 specific Public Authorities have repeatedly failed to attend scheduled training sessions, causing significant delays. To address this, DoPT is organizing a mandatory workshop on...
The Government of India is inviting nominations for the National Awards on e-Governance 2011-12 to recognize and promote excellence in e-governance initiatives. Nominations are open to Central Ministries/Departments, States/Union Territories, Districts, Local Bodies, PSUs, Civil Society Organizations, and Industries. Awards will be given in categories such as Excellence in Government Process Re...
The Department of Personnel & Training has extended the deadline for nominations for the National Awards for e-Governance for the year 2011-12. Initially set for August 16, 2011, the new deadline is September 15, 2011. This extension aims to ensure a sufficient number of qualified nominations are received. The information regarding the extended deadline is also being updated on the...
The Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), a premier institute under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is proud to announce its 17th Outreach Program focused on “Geoweb Services and Geoportal Applications.” This two-week online course, commencing on June 28, 2016, aims to enhance knowledge in geospatial technologies. It is designed for professionals from Indian...