A one-day workshop on Right to Information (RTI) Act was orgaised by Bright Career Academy (BCA), an NGO, in collaboration with State Information and Public Relation (I&PR) Department at Bharat Nirman Rajiv Gandhi Seva Kendra in Godapadar under Jeypore block on Thursday.
Attending the inaugural session as chief guest, Jeypore block vice-chairperson Bhabani Prasad Panda spoke on the importance and objectives of the RTI Act, which was implemented in 2005. Public Information Officer (PIO)-cum-ABDO Saroj Mishra, attending the programme as Resource Person, threw light on RTI Act and the obligations of public authorities, role of State Information Commission, power and functions including appeal and penalty provisions under the Act.
He also briefed on the Odisha Right to Information Rules and role of PIO, APIO and appellate authorities. While BCA secretary lM Pattanaik delivered the welcome address, its legal counselor Bala Roy spoke on the objectives of the workshop and role of Self Help Groups in understanding the Act, its application and implication.Hundreds of women SHG members including community organisers, volunteers and media representatives participated in it.