Question: Which of the following State is the first in India to launch a Jan Soochna Portal recently?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Karnataka
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Rajasthan
Answer: (d)
Related facts:
- The first-ever Jan Soochna Portal (public information portal) was launched in Rajasthan on 13th September, 2019.
- This project is launched for providing information about government authorities and departments suo motu to the public with the idea of the Right to Information Act.
- The portal has brought yet another distinction to Rajasthan as RTI movement had started in 1990s.
- It was inaugurated by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot at B.M. Birla Auditorium.
The portal:
- This portal is developed by the State Government`s Information and Technology Department in collaboration with the civil society groups.
- It is first of its kind in the country which will give information pertaining to 13 departments on a single platform.
- With different sections divided into districts, blocks and panchayats, the portal provides access of useful information to the common people.
- The Jan Soochna Portal-2019 would ensure compliance with Section 4(2) of the RTI Act mandating the public authorities to disclose information in the public domain, so that the people need not file applications under the law to obtain information.
- The portal would turn out to be an effective medium for digital dialogue with the people as well as a strong instrument for ensuring transparency in governance.
- The State government will set up information kiosks in village panchayats and self-service e-mitra centres in the towns to enable the people to access the information useful for them.
Links:
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/rajasthan-to-launch-jan-soochna-portal-on-friday-first-state-to-do-so/articleshow/71096727.cms
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/rajasthan-launches-information-portal/article29411172.ece
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