Workshop on Right to Information Act Organised at HP Forest Department Headquarters
A one-day training workshop on the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005
October 24, 2026
(Viren Thakur)
A one-day training workshop on the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, was organised today at the headquarters of the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department under the chairmanship of the Chief Conservator of Forests (Administration).
The workshop aimed to strengthen the understanding of the RTI Act among departmental officers and officials and promote its effective implementation.
Renowned RTI expert Prof. Rajendra Kapoor conducted the training through both online and offline modes. He provided comprehensive insights into various provisions of the Act, including the responsibilities of Public Information Officers (PIOs), statutory timelines for furnishing information, appeal procedures, disclosure requirements and exemptions under the Act.
Prof. Kapoor also highlighted practical challenges encountered while dealing with RTI applications and explained the legal and procedural aspects of ensuring timely and appropriate responses.
The workshop focused on enhancing transparency, accountability and good governance in departmental functioning while strengthening the legal and administrative capabilities of officers and officials responsible for handling RTI matters.
A large number of senior forest officers, Public Information Officers and departmental officials participated in the training programme. The participants found the session informative and beneficial for the effective discharge of their official responsibilities.
