We are pleased to announce an Advanced Online Certificate Course
on Right to Information to be held from 22nd September 2014. The course will be
conducted over a three month
period and will include exhaustive modules,
interactive sessions with experts and practical information on the use of Right
to Information for social issues advocacy. The course is open for students,
Advocates, teachers, social activists and other professionals.
Methodology and Course
Contents
- Right
to Information – Significance and its relationship with good governance
- Right
to Information under the Act- Meaning and Scope
- Scope
and Meaning of Public Authorities under the RTI Act.
- Constitution
of Central and the State Information Commissions
- Filing
Complaints, appeals etc under the Act
- Constraints
in the dispensation of Information.
- Practical
perspective on Right to Information
- Use
of Right to Information for Social Issues Advocacy- A Guide for Social
Activists
The course will be divided into 4 modules spread over 8 weeks.
The students will be given 4 assignments to complete during the course.
Certificates will be awarded to the students who secure above 60% marks[in
aggregate]. At the end of the course, the students will be required to file an
RTI Application.
Registration Fee : Rs
500/-
The participation shall be restricted to the first hundred
students that register. The payment details shall be communicated only to the
selected participants.
Important Dates
September 10th 2014 - Last date to register
September 15th 2014 - Deadline for submission of DD
September 22nd 2014- Commencement of the Course
The students may join our facebook page (www.facebook.com/umeed.initiative) to remain updated about
our other activities.
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