Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Jalgaon Programme Highlights RTI’s Role in Transparent Administration
A programme about the Right to Information was held in Jalgaon.
Dr Vijeta Singh spoke about why RTI is important.
She said people can use the law to ask public authorities for information.
This helps citizens understand how government institutions work.
RTI also lets people question government decisions and functioning.
Dr Singh said the law can support transparency and accountability.
She added that access to information may help curb corruption.
College principal Dr R K Narkhede also said RTI can contribute to a more efficient system.
Dr Vijeta Singh described the Right to Information as a tool for strengthening democracy.
She said the Right to Information Act, 2005, allows citizens to seek information from public authorities.
Dr Singh said RTI promotes administrative transparency, accountability and efforts to curb corruption.
The programme was jointly organised by the National Service Scheme and the Political Science Department.
Principal Dr R K Narkhede said RTI helps citizens understand government functioning and supports a more efficient system.
- Who
- Dr Vijeta Singh, Dr R K Narkhede, college staff and students attended or addressed the programme.
- What
- A programme discussed the Right to Information Act, 2005, and its role in transparency, accountability and democracy.
- Where
- Dr Annasaheb G D Bendale Mahila Mahavidyalaya in Jalgaon.
- Why
- The programme aimed to explain how RTI empowers citizens to obtain information and question the functioning of public authorities.
- Topic
- Right to Information and transparent administration
- Law discussed
- Right to Information Act, 2005
- Location
- Jalgaon
- Organisers
- National Service Scheme and the Department of Political Science
- Main speaker
- Dr Vijeta Singh
- College principal
- Dr R K Narkhede
- Attendance
- Professors, non-teaching staff and students