This document is a 2016 fellowship report by Susanta Kumar Mallick examining the implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) Act at the grassroots level. It provides a comparative study of how RTI functions in Blocks and Gram Panchayats within the states of Bihar and Rajasthan. The report explores whether the RTI Act effectively promotes transparency, accountability, and public participation in local governance. It aims to assess if the legislation helps marginalized populations and identifies challenges in its practical application. The study concludes with recommendations for improving the effectiveness of the RTI framework.

This document is a 2016 fellowship report by Susanta Kumar Mallick examining the implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) Act at the grassroots level. It provides a comparative study of how RTI functions in Blocks and Gram Panchayats within the states of Bihar and Rajasthan. The report explores whether the RTI Act effectively promotes transparency, accountability, and public participation in local governance. It aims to assess if the legislation helps marginalized populations and identifies challenges in its practical application. The study concludes with recommendations for improving the effectiveness of the RTI framework.