Aizawl: Mizoram governor Gen. Vijay Kumar Singh on Thursday described the Right to Information (RTI) as a cornerstone of transparent, accountable and participatory governance and not an instrument of confrontation.Addressing the RTI week celebration, organised by the Mizoram Information Commission (MIC), Singh said, “RTI should not be viewed as an instrument of confrontation. It should serve as a bridge between the administration and the people, helping to strengthen trust, improve public services and promote accountability.”The governor added that the RTI Act, 2005, had empowered citizens to seek information, understand govt processes and hold public authorities accountable while welcoming the inclusion of village councils and local councils within the RTI framework.The governor commended the MIC, established on June 29, 2006, for its efforts to implement the RTI Act.Singh also welcomed the commission’s initiatives to expand digital access and expressed hope that the RTI online version 2.0, will be used effectively.He urged stakeholders to work towards a governance system in which transparency is the norm, accountability is a responsibility and citizens are active and informed participants in democracy.
