Archive · 24 May 2025
RTI Act: A Tool to Fight Corruption, Says Information Commissioner
The Right to Information (RTI) Act helps people find out information from the government.
A commissioner said it's meant to make things open and stop corruption.
He gave an award to a journalist who used RTI to report on problems and help people.
The journalist's work led to a road being built.
The commissioner also said that the media and the public should work together to fight corruption.
The award money was given to help educate kids.
State Information Commissioner emphasized transparency in governance and the role of the RTI Act.
The Pa Go Award 2024 was presented to journalist Rajesh Shetty Dota.
The commissioner highlighted the importance of media cooperation in fighting corruption.
Rajesh Shetty Dota's reporting led to road construction for local people.
Award money was donated for the education of tribal children.
- Who
- Badruddin K, Rajesh Shetty Dota, and Vishwanath Jogi
- What
- A State Information Commissioner spoke about the importance of the Right to Information Act and presented an award to a journalist.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Mangaluru Press Club
- Why
- To combat corruption and ensure transparency in governance.
- State Information Commissioner
- Badruddin K
- Purpose of RTI Act
- Corruption-free environment
- Award Recipient
- Rajesh Shetty Dota
- Award Amount Donated
- Rs 10,000
- Donation Purpose
- Education of tribal children
- Award Ceremony Location
- Mangaluru Press Club