Srinagar: The authorities have set a target for the roll out of RTI portal by December 10, according to a circular issued on Tuesday.
“In order to enhance the efficiency of processing and responding to RTI applications, the National Informatics Centre (NIC), Jammu & Kashmir, has developed an online platform, the RTI Portal, accessible on rtionline.jk.gov.in,” the circular reads, adding, “This platform will maintain a comprehensive database of all RTI applications received by the Central Public Information Officers (CPIOs) and the appeals received by the FAAs.”
The RTI Portal aims to provide citizens with the convenience of submitting RTI requests, checking their status, and receiving responses electronically, without the need to visit government offices in person, it said. “This digital shift will make the entire RTI process more streamlined, transparent, and user friendly,” the circular reads, adding, “The initiative will contribute to greater transparency, accountability, and effective governance within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.”
The government has asked all Nodal Officers shall on-board their respective Central Public Information Officers (CPIOs) and First Appellate Authorities (FAAs) on the RTI Online Portal, by or before November 29 positively, using the login credentials being provided to them by the General Administration Department.
Also Nodal Officers shall ensure provisioning of the user ID credentials to all the CPIOs/ FAAs, after onboarding them on the RTI portal. “Nodal Officers shall also furnish the information with respect to the no. of CPIOs in their respective Departments and HoD offices and particulars thereof (Administrative Department, HoD Office, Name of the CPIO, Designation of the CPIO, Email ID (@gov.in), phone no. of the CPIO on designated email.
Govt sets target for RTI portal roll out by Dec 10
