About the Workshop
The Legal Aid Clinic, Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla, in collaboration with Vidhi Vimarsh Initiative, is organizing a 2-Day Online Workshop on Right to Information (RTI) aimed at promoting awareness regarding transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in governance.
Workshop Details
- Title: 2-Day Online Workshop on Right to Information
- Dates: 30–31 May 2026 (Saturday–Sunday)
- Mode: Online (via Google Meet)
- Timing: Evening Hours
- Registration Fee: Free Registration (Certificate Optional)
Organised By
- Himachal Pradesh National Law University
- Legal Aid Clinic, HPNLU Shimla
- In support with Vidhi Vimarsh Initiative
Key Learning Areas
Participants will gain insights into:
- RTI Framework & Key Provisions of the RTI Act, 2005
- Transparency in Governance
- Filing RTI Applications & Appeals
- Powers & Functions of Information Commissions
- Privacy and Right to Information
- Landmark RTI Judgments
- Administrative Challenges in RTI Implementation
- Reform Perspectives & Citizen Empowerment
Workshop Modules
- Understanding RTI – Concept & Framework
- RTI & Transparency in Governance
- Privacy and Right to Information
- Implementing RTI – Challenges & Way Forward
Speakers
The workshop features distinguished experts including:
- Shailesh Gandhi
- Uday Mahurkar
- Nikhil Dey
- Rahul Singh
Who Can Enroll?
The workshop is open to:
- Law Students
- Research Scholars
- Academicians
- Legal Professionals
- Social Activists
- Students from allied disciplines such as Public Administration, Political Science, Journalism, and Social Sciences
Key Features
- Weekend Live Sessions with Expert Lecturers
- Recorded Lectures Access
- E-Certificates (Optional)
- Reading Material & PPTs
- Networking Opportunities
- Interactive Discussions & Assignments
Registration Link
https://forms.gle/S5h3GU6MBFB5y8Qc8; Contact: +91 8260176453; Lac@hpnlu.ac.in.