State information vcommision haryana
HARYANA
Beneficiary Oriented Solution - State
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Haryana is one of the wealthiest states of India and has the third highest per capita income in the country at Rs. 67,891,including the largest number of rural crorepatis in India.Haryana is also one of the most economically developed regions in South Asia and its agricultural and manufacturing industry has experienced sustained growth since 1970s.Haryana is India's largest manufacturer of passenger cars, two-wheeler. The state is one of the most economically developed regions in South Asia, and its agricultural and manufacturing industries have experienced sustained growth since the 1970s Since 2000, the state has emerged as the largest recipient of investment per capita in India.The city of Chandigarh is its capital while the National Capital Region city of Faridabad is the most populous city of the state and the city of Gurugram is financial hub of NCR with major Fortune 500 companies located in it
Project Details
Brief Background
The Haryana State Information Commission is an autonomous statutory body established under the Right to Information (RTI) Act 2005. It was officially constituted on March 2 2006 through a notification in the official gazette of the Government of Haryana. The Commission s primary role is to ensure transparency and accountability in the functioning of public authorities by facilitating the right to information to the citizens of Haryana.
Objective
Adjudicating Appeals: Handling second appeals filed by individuals dissatisfied with the responses received from Public Information Officers (PIOs) under the RTI Act.Addressing Complaints: Investigating complaints regarding refusal or inability to file RTI applications.
Annual Reporting: Collecting and reviewing annual reports from various state departments concerning RTI applications and their disposal.
Public Awareness: Conducting awareness programs to educate citizens about their rights under the RTI Act and promoting its effective implementation.
Benefits
Empowerment of Citizens: Enables individuals to access information thereby promoting transparency and accountability in governance.Wikipedia Reduction in Corruption: By making governmental processes more transparent it helps in curbing corruption and misuse of power.
Improved Governance: Encourages better record-keeping and proactive disclosure of information by public authorities.
