Guidelines for Centrally Sponsored Scheme on Strengthening Capacity Building and Awareness Generation for RTI Act Implementation

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has launched a centrally sponsored scheme to strengthen the implementation of the RTI Act during the 11th Five Year Plan. The scheme focuses on supporting State Information Commissions with IT infrastructure and propagation activities, and enhancing training through Administrative Training Institutes. It also involves direct interventions by DoPT, including awareness campaigns via the Department of Posts and educational integration with NCERT. Funding is provided in installments based on utilization certificates, with overall monitoring managed by a Steering Committee headed by the Secretary of DoPT. The initiative aims to address demand and supply-side constraints in RTI implementation across India.

purpose of issuance: To provide guidelines for the implementation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme on Strengthening, Capacity Building and Awareness Generation for the RTI Act.. Most Important Details: The scheme provides funding for IT enablement and RTI propagation to State Information Commissions, capacity building through Administrative Training Institutes, and awareness generation initiatives by DoPT in coordination with DAVP, Department of Posts, and NCERT..

DOPT, NCERT, Training.