Question : RIGHT TO INFORMATION

(a) whether in the absence of adequate information sources, the development plans of the Union Government were bogged down;

(b) if so, whether the Government are considering to make information as a fundamental democratic right; and

(c) if so, the steps being taken in this regard and to strengthen communication infrastructure?

MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI PRAMOD MAHAJAN)

(a): No, Sir.

(b) and (c): Freedom Information Bill, 2000 has been introduced in the Lok Sabha on July 25, 2000 by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.