RTI activist Nilamani Joshi was felicitated by the Balangir Zilla Kushak Sangathan here on Wednesday for his continuous efforts to expose the irregularities and corruption in the recruitment of RIs and Amins for Balangir district held in 2013.
His efforts led to the declaration of the recruitment as null and void by the Government. Besides, two key officials, including the then district Collector Debraj Mishra, were sent to jail.
Besides, RTI activists Hemant Panda and Triliochan Pujni were also honoured on the occasion. Sangathan president Arun Mishra hoped that it would inspire others to fight against corruption.
Besides, a discussion on the role of Government in protecting farmers was held to mark the birthday of Ram Manohar lohia and Saheed Bhagat Singh. The speakers expressed their concern over the rising number of farmers’ suicide in the State and criticized the Government for not taking proper steps to check in this regard.