ONLINE WORKSHOP ON RIGHT TO INFORMATION AT HPNLU SHIMLA 2-DAYS, VIRTUAL

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:

SPONSORED

• 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

1. Understanding RTI – Concept & Framework
2. RTI & Transparency in Governance
3. Privacy and Right to Information
4. 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.