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Suryapet Named Telangana’s Best District for RTI Implementation
Suryapet district in Telangana received an award for putting the Right to Information law into practice well.
This law lets people ask government offices for information.
District Collector Tejas Nand Lal Pawar accepted the award from Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla.
The ceremony took place in Hyderabad during RTI Week Celebrations–2026.
Suryapet’s administration worked to answer requests on time and keep track of them.
It also encouraged government departments to work together.
These efforts were recognized as helping people get information and supporting accountable government.
Suryapet was selected as Telangana’s Best Performing District for implementing the Right to Information Act, 2005.
District Collector Tejas Nand Lal Pawar received the award from Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla.
The award was presented during the RTI Week Celebrations–2026 in Hyderabad on Friday.
The district administration focused on timely disposal and regular monitoring of RTI applications.
Officials said coordination among departments helped improve citizens’ access to information and strengthen accountability.
- Who
- Suryapet district; District Collector Tejas Nand Lal Pawar received the award from Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla.
- What
- Suryapet was named Telangana’s Best Performing District for implementation of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
- Where
- The award was presented in Hyderabad, Telangana.
- When
- During the RTI Week Celebrations–2026, on Friday; the article does not specify the calendar date.
- Why
- The district was recognized for efforts including timely disposal and monitoring of RTI applications and improved coordination among government departments.
Key facts
- Award
- Telangana’s Best Performing District for RTI implementation
- District
- Suryapet
- Law
- Right to Information Act, 2005
- Recipient
- District Collector Tejas Nand Lal Pawar
- Presenter
- Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla
- Event
- RTI Week Celebrations–2026
- Location
- Hyderabad










