Itanagar, Oct 6: The Arunachal Pradesh Information Commission (APIC), in collaboration with the Department of Political Science and the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Dera Natung Government College (DNGC), organised a one-day workshop on Monday to commemorate RTI Week.
​Themed "Empowering Citizens through the Right to Information", the workshop aimed to raise awareness about the Right to Information Act and its impact on governance. An essay writing competition was also conducted on the topic "The Impact of the RTI Act on Transparency and Accountability in Governance."
​State Information Commissioner, Vijay Taram, who graced the occasion as Chief Guest, lauded the student turnout and engagement. He emphasized that the RTI Act was instituted to promote transparency and accountability in governance. He elaborated on the RTI filing process, the responsibilities of Public Information Officers (PIOs), and the importance of using the Act responsibly for the greater public good rather than for personal or frivolous motives.
​Dr. B.K. Mishra, Head of the Chemistry Department, DNGC, attended the event as Guest of Honour. He highlighted the four pillars of the RTI Act- transparency, accountability, participation, and legitimacy. He further emphasized that public participation is crucial to making RTI a more effective and dynamic tool.
​Special Guest Maman Padung, APCS Registrar, APIC, provided insights into the international evolution of RTI and acknowledged the contributions of organisations and social activists like Aruna Roy, whose efforts were instrumental in the implementation of the RTI Act in India.
​Welcoming the dignitaries, Dr. Suparna Bhatacharjee, Head of the Department of Political Science, DNGC, encouraged students to engage in such platforms as they provide an opportunity to broaden their understanding beyond classroom learning and gain insights into the functioning of governance.

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