The 16th Annual Convention of the Central Information Commission was inaugurated at Bharat Mandapam here today by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh.
Citing several instances of the Modi Govt's transparent working, the Minister said, "Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi's Mantra of Minimum Government Maximum Governance essentially implies furtherance of transparency".
The theme of the Convention of the Central Information Commission was “Contribution of RTI in journey towards Viksit Bharat”.
Dr. Jitendra Singh, while addressing the Convention, emphasized the pivotal role of the Right to Information (RTI) Act in promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance. The event brought together under one roof Chief Information Commissioners, State Information Commissioners, senior government officials, and representatives of civil society.
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