Officials, quiz masters and participants of the RTI week quiz competition which was held on Wednesday, October 12 at the DC’s conference hall, Phek. (DIPR Photo)
Kohima, October 12 (DIPR): State Capital Kohima, along with the rest of the country, observed the ‘Right to Information Act’ Week from October 5 to 12. In this connection a one-day seminar on RTI was held on October 12 at DC’s Conference Hall, Kohima.
Delivering the keynote address, Deputy Commissioner, Bei-u Angami said that the objectives of the RTI Act 2005 are to set out a practical regime of right to information for the citizens, to secure access to information under the control of public authorities in order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority. He said that it is the responsibility of the Public Information Officer of a public authority to supply the complete information within the specified time to any person seeking information under the RTI Act. He therefore underlined the importance of training and capacity building. The DC also said that there should be complete attitudinal change among officials for complete implementation of the Act.
Deputy Director, ATI, Kohima, Dr. Rongsen Longkumer speaking on ‘RTI and Good Governance’ said that RTI is meant to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every Public Authority and to contain corruption. He said that the key attributes of good governance are transparency, responsibility, accountability, participation and responsiveness to the needs of the people. He said that Good Governance is crucial to the achievements of plan targets and that people’s participation at all stages of planning, implementation and monitoring is a pre-requisite of good governance. Dr. Rongsen also spoke on guiding principles for disclosure, public authority, duty of proactive disclosure and dealing with complaints.
State Co-ordinator, Disaster Management, ATI, Kohima, Dr. Hovithal N. Sothu while speaking on ‘RTI and Role of Citizen’ said that the main role of the citizen is to make full use of the Act. He said that RTI is a complete paradigm shift where the government implements and citizen supervises. He dwelt at length on how a citizen should write application for RTI, what a citizen can do and on certain information that can be refused. He also emphasized on basic things a citizen should know to exercise RTI Act and how to Appeal.
A documentary film on RTI was also screened on the occasion. The programme was chaired by APIO & SDO (C) Sadar, Kohima, Wennyie Konyak who also stressed on the importance of RTI and proposed the vote of thank.
In the College Level Quiz competition at the DC’s Conference Hall, Kohima Vikavi K. Assumi of St. Joseph College Jakhama emerged as the winner and Suiranglugbe Iralu of Alder College won the second position while Pojiabzhal Gangmeih of Oriental College bagged the 3rd prize. SDO Civil Kohima, , Lithrongla Tongpi, who was also the anchor of the programme, gave away the cash prizes and certificates to the winners which was sponsored by the Information Commission.
PHEK: In commemoration of RTI week, quiz competition was held at Phek on October 12 at the DC’s Conference Hall. The first position in the quiz competition was bagged by Ahoveyi Vese and second position by Nuzilü Venuh, both from Government Higher Secondary School, Phek. The third position was bagged by Vezono Rhakho from Phek Government College. Deputy Commissioner Phek, Mikha Lomi gave away the prizes to the winners which included cash and certificates. The Judges/Quiz Master for the competition were Kelikha Kenye and Martha, PGTs from Government Higher Secondary School Phek. A documentary film of RTI was also screened in the occasion. The programme was chaired by ADC Phek, Bodeno S. Colo.
PEREN: In observance of RTI week 2011 and to create awareness amongst the students on Right to Information (RTI), Peren district administration conducted a quiz competition for college and school at Peren town hall today.
A press note issued by Er. Niladri Bihari Mohanty, DIO, Peren District Unit, DC Office stated that the quiz competition was participated by Peren Government College, All Saints Higher Secondary School Peren and St.Xavier School Jalukie. The first prize went to Watimeren Ao, Peren Government College followed by Kuzir, St. Xavier Higher Secondary School Jalukie second and Icudaule of All Saint Higher School Peren third. Giving away of certificate and cash prize to winners was done by Mudongoyi S.D.O(C) Peren. Other highlights included, welcome address and power point presentation on RTI act 2005 as over view by Zuring Medaliang E.A.C Nsong, Documentary film on RTI by D.I.O Peren. The quiz master was Albert, Vice Principal Peren College. The competition was also attended by administrative officers, ASP, Peren and other head of departments.
Delivering the keynote address, Deputy Commissioner, Bei-u Angami said that the objectives of the RTI Act 2005 are to set out a practical regime of right to information for the citizens, to secure access to information under the control of public authorities in order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority. He said that it is the responsibility of the Public Information Officer of a public authority to supply the complete information within the specified time to any person seeking information under the RTI Act. He therefore underlined the importance of training and capacity building. The DC also said that there should be complete attitudinal change among officials for complete implementation of the Act.
Deputy Director, ATI, Kohima, Dr. Rongsen Longkumer speaking on ‘RTI and Good Governance’ said that RTI is meant to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every Public Authority and to contain corruption. He said that the key attributes of good governance are transparency, responsibility, accountability, participation and responsiveness to the needs of the people. He said that Good Governance is crucial to the achievements of plan targets and that people’s participation at all stages of planning, implementation and monitoring is a pre-requisite of good governance. Dr. Rongsen also spoke on guiding principles for disclosure, public authority, duty of proactive disclosure and dealing with complaints.
State Co-ordinator, Disaster Management, ATI, Kohima, Dr. Hovithal N. Sothu while speaking on ‘RTI and Role of Citizen’ said that the main role of the citizen is to make full use of the Act. He said that RTI is a complete paradigm shift where the government implements and citizen supervises. He dwelt at length on how a citizen should write application for RTI, what a citizen can do and on certain information that can be refused. He also emphasized on basic things a citizen should know to exercise RTI Act and how to Appeal.
A documentary film on RTI was also screened on the occasion. The programme was chaired by APIO & SDO (C) Sadar, Kohima, Wennyie Konyak who also stressed on the importance of RTI and proposed the vote of thank.
In the College Level Quiz competition at the DC’s Conference Hall, Kohima Vikavi K. Assumi of St. Joseph College Jakhama emerged as the winner and Suiranglugbe Iralu of Alder College won the second position while Pojiabzhal Gangmeih of Oriental College bagged the 3rd prize. SDO Civil Kohima, , Lithrongla Tongpi, who was also the anchor of the programme, gave away the cash prizes and certificates to the winners which was sponsored by the Information Commission.
PHEK: In commemoration of RTI week, quiz competition was held at Phek on October 12 at the DC’s Conference Hall. The first position in the quiz competition was bagged by Ahoveyi Vese and second position by Nuzilü Venuh, both from Government Higher Secondary School, Phek. The third position was bagged by Vezono Rhakho from Phek Government College. Deputy Commissioner Phek, Mikha Lomi gave away the prizes to the winners which included cash and certificates. The Judges/Quiz Master for the competition were Kelikha Kenye and Martha, PGTs from Government Higher Secondary School Phek. A documentary film of RTI was also screened in the occasion. The programme was chaired by ADC Phek, Bodeno S. Colo.
PEREN: In observance of RTI week 2011 and to create awareness amongst the students on Right to Information (RTI), Peren district administration conducted a quiz competition for college and school at Peren town hall today.
A press note issued by Er. Niladri Bihari Mohanty, DIO, Peren District Unit, DC Office stated that the quiz competition was participated by Peren Government College, All Saints Higher Secondary School Peren and St.Xavier School Jalukie. The first prize went to Watimeren Ao, Peren Government College followed by Kuzir, St. Xavier Higher Secondary School Jalukie second and Icudaule of All Saint Higher School Peren third. Giving away of certificate and cash prize to winners was done by Mudongoyi S.D.O(C) Peren. Other highlights included, welcome address and power point presentation on RTI act 2005 as over view by Zuring Medaliang E.A.C Nsong, Documentary film on RTI by D.I.O Peren. The quiz master was Albert, Vice Principal Peren College. The competition was also attended by administrative officers, ASP, Peren and other head of departments.
