Empowering Citizens
– Leena Ahuja’s Property Inquiry: Leena Ahuja used RTI to obtain information about a property in Noida, receiving details about the current owner and documents.
– Jeya Sheela’s Victim Compensation: Jeya Sheela from Tamil Nadu received victim compensation for her son’s death in a road accident after applying through RTI.
– Haowanur Bibi’s Marksheet Verification: Haowanur Bibi, a student from West Bengal, verified her marksheet’s authenticity using RTI, helping her avoid potential issues with fake marksheets.

Uncovering Scams and Anomalies
– Indian Red Cross Society Scam: An RTI activist uncovered a scam involving the misuse of funds meant for Kargil War relief and natural disasters.
– Adarsh Society Scam: RTI revealed corruption in the Adarsh Society, highlighting the Act’s role in exposing major scams.
– Midday Meal Scheme Scam: An RTI activist in Maharashtra exposed a scheme where government funds for midday meals in schools were being siphoned off.

Promoting Transparency and Accountability
– RTI Online Portal: The Department of Personnel and Training introduced the RTI Online portal, allowing citizens to file RTI applications and appeals with government departments.
– Odisha’s Central Monitoring Mechanism: Odisha’s government established a Central Monitoring Mechanism for RTI implementation, ensuring accountability at every level of governance.
– JAANKARI in Bihar: Bihar’s “JAANKARI” initiative enabled citizens to file RTI requests via phone calls, breaking down literacy and accessibility barriers.