By Amrit Pal Sidhu / Babushahi Network
Chandigarh, June 9:
Dr. Shaik Rehana Begum, the first woman State Information Commissioner of Andhra Pradesh, today visited the headquarters of the Punjab State Information Commission in Chandigarh.
During her visit, Dr. Begum held a productive interaction with Punjab State Information Commissioners Dr. Bhupinder Singh Batth, Harpreet Sandhu, and Virenderjit Singh Billing. The meeting focused on exchanging ideas regarding reforms, best practices, and the effective implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
The discussions centered on strengthening transparency, accountability, and citizen-centric governance through innovative approaches in the functioning of Information Commissions. Both sides shared their experiences and perspectives on enhancing the effectiveness of the RTI framework, improving public access to information, and promoting greater responsiveness in governance.
On the occasion, Dr. Begum presented a copy of her authored book, “Frontier”, to the Punjab State Information Commission Library as a gesture of knowledge sharing and institutional cooperation. In return, Punjab State Information Commissioner Harpreet Sandhu presented his acclaimed coffee-table book, “Sukhna Lake at Dawn,” highlighting the natural heritage and scenic beauty of Sukhna Lake.
Dr. Begum also interacted with the officers and staff of the Commission and gained firsthand insight into its functioning and administrative processes.
The visit marked a significant step towards promoting inter-state collaboration and strengthening institutional efforts aimed at promoting transparency and good governance through the effective implementation of the Right to Information Act.