Explain the concept Right to information

Right to Information means the right of every citizen to obtain information about the work and decisions of the government.

• The Right to Information Act was passed by Parliament in 2005. Maharashtra had already passed its own law in 2002–03 after a movement led by social workers such as Anna Hazare.
• Any citizen can apply to the Public Information Officer of a government office and get information, such as how a decision was taken or how funds were spent, within a fixed time limit (generally 30 days).
• Because the government has to explain its work, secrecy reduces, and transparency and accountability increase. It also helps to expose corruption.

So the Right to Information has made citizens more aware and participative, and has strengthened democracy in India.