Wokha, October 19 (DIPR): The Right to Information Week was observed in Wokha on October 15 at the District Planning Office Conference Hall with ADC K. Thavaseelan, IAS as chairperson. Luchui Fithu, EAC (Probationer) and Abeinuo, EAC (Probationer) were the resource persons. The function was attended with representatives from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) including Lotha Hoho, Lotha Students Union and NGOs including Team Metamorphosis and Change Initiative Wokha. A number of participants from Wokha District Entrepreneurs’ Association (WDEA), Wokha District Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WDCCI) and students from Don Bosco also attended the function.
Abeinuo gave a comprehensive overview of the RTI Act and explained the role of various stakeholders in regards to the RTI process. She explained as to how RTI has been used in the State to check the functioning of the various departments. Luchui in her speech highlighted on the role the CSOs and NGOs can play in the RTI ecosystem and dealt in detail about how effective a weapon RTI can be in the hands of the right set of people.
A documentary in Nagamese dialect, produced by the Nagaland Information Commission was also screened. Vote of thanks was delivered by the Chairperson, Thavaseelan K, IAS, ADC Wokha where he also urged the participants to be torch bearers of the district and enlighten the people, especially those in the villages, about RTI so that their rights are protected and upheld.
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