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Question
Explain the following concept:
Right to information
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Solution
- The Indian Parliament passed new legislation known as the 'Right To Information Act' in 2005.
- The main goal of the Right to Information Act is to empower citizens, promote transparency and accountability in government operations, eradicate corruption, and make our democracy truly work for the people. As a result, the Right to Information promotes harmony between the government and the people.
- It increases people's participation in the administration, making it more responsive to the needs of the people. This contributes to the development of trust and the strengthening of relationships between the government and the people.
- It aids in reducing secrecy in government operations and keeping them transparent and clear.
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