Panvel Municipal Corporation Observes ‘Right To Information’ Day; Officials Trained On RTI Act To Strengthen Transparency And Accountability

Panvel Municipal Corporation marked Right to Information (RTI) Day on September 28, 2026, at the Adya Krantiveer Vasudev Balwant Phadke Natyagruha. The event aimed to educate officials and employees on the provisions and practical application of the Right to Information Act, 2005. Conducted by master trainer G.T. Mahajan from YASHADA, the session highlighted the Act's objectives, procedures, and the importance of transparency and accountability in government functioning.

Mahajan employed audio-visual aids to explain the legislation in simple terms, emphasizing its role in enhancing citizen participation and fostering greater accountability and transparency in public administration. Officials from various departments, including PMC Transport Manager Kailas Gawde and Deputy Commissioners Mangala Malve and Swaroop Kharge, attended the event.

Following the session, officials engaged in a question-and-answer segment, providing valuable insights on effectively implementing the RTI Act and promoting good governance within the civic administration.