Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005
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Summary
Landmark transparency legislation giving citizens the right to access information from public authorities. Established Information Commissions at central and state levels. Widely regarded as one of the most significant governance reforms in Indian democracy.
Key Facts
Type Legislation
Source Historical Record (Curated)
Published Wednesday, 15 June 2005
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 20 million government employees
Key Numbers
20 million central + state government employees
Rs 3.3 lakh crore transferred via DBT
1,500+ services on UMANG app
UAPA cases: 5,000+ pending
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
UPA I Congress-led UPA
Left Centre Right