Govt depts told to update websites with relevant info

Chief information commissioner Vishwas R Satarkar has instructed all departments to update their websites and proactively disseminate information under the Right To Information Act.

Satarkar said the commission will organise various programmes to raise awareness about the act and will try its best to reach out to every citizen.

The commissions revamped website, gsic.goa.gov, was also launched. Apart from information on the act, the website contains information on rules framed by the government, judgements and other details regarding the act.

The had approved grants in aid to the commission in 2009.

The amount provided under the relevant budget head to the commission for 2021-22 stands at Rs 2 crore.