People’s Right to Accountable Governance - Anjali Bhardwaj

Описание: People’s Right to Accountable Governance in English language is part of the Reimagining India Video Lecture Series.

Anjali Bhardwaj is a Social Activist

Anjali Bharadwaj educates us on the importance of the ‘right to information (RTI) act’ and its role in ensuring transparency and accountability, born out of a strong people’s movement to uphold India’s vibrant democracy. More than 60 lakh RTI applications are filed in India, making it the highest globally. She sheds light on the systematic dismantling of the culture of inquiry by dilution of RTI, critical institutions such as information commission, and lack of transparency in government schemes. Ms. Bharadwaj reimagines India to be a vibrant and participatory democracy that actively questions and demands accountability from the state. According to her, this requires a participatory public that questions; an environment devoid of fear or negative consequences for questioning; and the effective functioning of democratic institutions

‘Reimagining India’ hopes to start a conversation to explore the contours of a society that is more just, equal and aligned to the Constitutional values of liberty and fraternity. Over the next two months, beginning from Oct 2, 2021 , 50 lectures on relevant themes by leading public intellectuals and political leaders will provide an alternate vision for the country.