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CM Omar launches J&K RTI portal to boost transparency, citizen access

SRINAGAR: In a step towards simplifying citizen access to information Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday launched the Jammu & Kashmir Right to Information Online portal to enhance transparency and accountability in governance. “This initiative will provide easy access to government information under the RTI Act, empowering citizens with a faster, more transparent, and cost-efficient mechanism,” he said. Developed by National Informatics Centre Jammu and Kashmir, the portal introduces a shift from manual to online RTI applications. The portal integrates 61 government departments, 272 nodal officers/public authorities, 720 First Appellate Authorities, and 3,419 Central Public Information Officers and Public Information Officers, ensuring comprehensive coverage and making the citizens informed about the activities of the government.

New Indian Express

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