(a) whether the Government has taken any steps to create awareness among public about their participation in the implementation of the RTI Act; and
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise especially in Andhra Pradesh?
(a) whether the Government has taken any steps to create awareness among public about their participation in the implementation of the RTI Act; and
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise especially in Andhra Pradesh?
Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Science and Technology;
Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Earth Sciences; Minister
of State in the Prime Minister`s Office; Minister of State in the Ministry of
Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; and Minister of State in the Ministry
of Parliamentary Affairs. (SHRI PRITHVIRAJ CHAVAN)
(a) & (b): The Government has taken various steps to create awareness about
right to information which include preparation of audio and audio-visual spots
for broadcast and telecast; display of posters in the post offices in rural areas;
publication of guidelines for information seekers; grant of funds to the State
Information Commissions for awareness generation including grant to the Andhra
Pradesh State Information Commission. The steps taken by the Government are not
State specific.