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Imphal, Oct. 5 (EMN): The Right To Information week Celebration was held under the aegis of Manipur Information Commission under the sponsorship of Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Government of India at Manipur Press Club in Imphal on Thursday.
Information and Public Relations Minister Th Biswajit, Agriculture Minister V Hangkhalian and State chief Information Commissioner Th Ibobi were the chief guest, guest of honour and functional president of the inaugural function.
Speaking on the occasion Biswajit said that every citizen has the right to know information regarding various development programmes and policies of each and every government departments.
Encouraging the information officer to provide right information to the masses, he observed that efficient implementation of the RTI Act is the need of the hour. It is very important for maintaining transparency and accountability for Good Governance. Lack of awareness regarding various schemes delayed in bringing development in the state. Sensitization is very much needed for bringing development, he added. He also ensured to strengthen Manipur Information Commission by providing more manpower and appeals not to misuse RTI.
In his speech, Agriculture Minister Hangkhalian said that citizens and journalists have to play an important role for effective implementation of the RTI. He also said that there is a need for spreading awareness regarding RTI Act to the masses.
In connection with the celebration, State chief Information Commissioner, Th Ibobi highlighted important aspect of Right To Information Act. And a book titled ‘A compendium of Important Decisions of Manipur Information Commission on Right To Information’ was also released. As a part of the week long celebration, a state level workshop was also held and various resource person presented papers on the inaugural session.
