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Indian Express
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Gadchiroli hosts RTI hearings for the first time since 2005 under outreach initiative
The State Information Commission, under its 'information commission at your doorstep' initiative, held its first-ever direct hearing in Gadchiroli. Decisions were delivered on 100 second-appeal cases filed under the Right to Information Act. The hearing was organised at Niyojan Bhavan in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Information Commissioner Rahul Pande, and Nagpur Bench Information Commissioner Gajanan Nimdeo. Pande announced that all pending RTI appeal cases in Gadchiroli district up to 2023 have been completely resolved, achieving the goal of 'zero pendency' for that period. He added that another hearing would be organised soon to clear all appeals from 2024-25. He expressed hope that with the cooperation of the district administration, citizens' rights will be nurtured with more vigor. During the hearing, organised by the state information commission's Nagpur bench, important cases related to various public authorities in the district were addressed. Information Commissioner Gajanan Nimdeo said this initiative saved applicants, public information officers, and first appellate authorities from having to travel to Nagpur or Mumbai, thus saving them time, money, and effort. The two State Information Commissioners instructed the Public Information and Appellate Officers present to dispose of cases under the Right to Information Act, 2005, promptly. They also called for increased public awareness to effectively implement the right to information.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Gajanan Nimdeo Takes Charge As State Information Commissioner, Vows Effective RTI Implementation
Nagpur: Veteran journalist and editor Gajanan Nimdeo officially assumed charge as the State Information Commissioner for the Nagpur Bench on Monday. Known for his 34 years of service in journalism, Nimdeo pledged to implement the Right to Information (RTI) Act effectively and ensure transparency in public administration. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The ceremony took place at the administrative building in Civil Lines at 11am, where Nimdeo began his duties. Officials, employees, and media personnel were present to greet and congratulate him. Ramesh Kulkarni, chairman of the Nagpur Divisional Accreditation Committee, welcomed him warmly on behalf of the media fraternity. Nimdeo's journalism journey began with a Marathi daily, where he served in various roles, including journalist and trainee deputy editor. For the past 15 years, he served as the editor of the publication, earning widespread recognition for his editorial leadership and commitment to public interest journalism. Beyond journalism, Nimdeo was deeply involved in academic and social initiatives. He is known for guiding aspirants preparing for govt job exams, having authored seven books for MPSC preparation. His dedication to education includes 20 years of writing informative columns and offering free coaching, benefiting thousands of students. An accomplished writer and translator, he penned over a thousand articles on social, political, and economic issues, along with more than 800 editorials. He also translated more than 3,500 articles between English and Hindi. Over the years, he was honoured with seven prestigious awards. These include the Shakti Kumar Sancheti Memorial Award, the Maharashtra govt's Mahatma Gandhi Addiction De-Addiction Service Award, the Appasaheb Padalkar Memorial Journalism Award, the Satyajit Gaurav Award, and the Late Anil Kumar Journalism Award, among others. Taking office with a vision for transparency and citizen empowerment, Gajanan Nimdeo's entry into public service marks a promising chapter for the RTI movement in Maharashtra.
