Book Review: Democracy and Transparency in the Indian State: The Making of Right to Information Act
Published: 2025
Author(s) Name: Ashish Kumar Singhal |
Author(s) Affiliation: Deputy Director, Govt of India
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Abstract
Democracy and Transparency in the Indian State: The Making of Right to Information Act is a comprehensive examination of the important role played by the fundamental act of transparency in strengthening democratic governance in India.
The book analyzed key milestones of the timelines, details of various stakeholders involving associated members of NGOs or Civil Societies, bureaucrats, politicians, journalists etc, and their roles, challenges faced by them, the debates carried out during the making of the Act, etc. This book shows the impact of the RTI Act on Indian Society, the limitations and challenges faced during its implementation, and offers recommendations for further strengthening the democratic practice in India.
Keywords: Right to Information Act, RTI, Democracy, Transparency, Governance, Accountability
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