Transparency is Foundation of Good Governance: GSIC Holds RTI Workshop on RTI Day 2026

Transparency is Foundation of Good Governance: GSIC Holds RTI Workshop on RTI Day 2026

PANAJI: Marking RTI Day 2026, the Goa State Information Commission (GSIC) in collaboration with the Goa Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development (GIPARD) organised a one-day workshop on “The Right to Information Act, 2005 – Advancing Transparency for Good Governance” in Panaji.The workshop brought together information officers, government officials and stakeholders to deliberate on strengthening transparency, accountability and citizen-centric governance through effective implementation of the RTI Act.

The session was graced by Chief Information Commissioner, GSIC, Shri Aravind Kumar H. Nair; State Information Commissioner Shri Atmaram R. Barve; Secretary, GSIC, Shri Devidas Gaonkar; Director, GIPARD, Shri Vasudev Shetye; Editor of Goan Varta, Shri Pandurang Gaonkar and other dignitaries.Speakers emphasised that RTI is not just a law but a tool to empower citizens and stressed on proactive disclosure, timely disposal of applications and creating awareness at the grassroots level.