First woman RTI Commissioner of Andhra Pradesh. Dr. Shaik Rehana Begum, today visited the Punjab State Information Commission Headquarters, Chandigarh. During her visit, Dr. Begum engaged in a constructive exchange of ideas with Punjab State Information Commissioners Dr. Bhupinder Singh Batth, Harpreet Sandhu, and Virenderjit Singh Billing on reforms, best practices, and the effective implementation of the Right to Information Act.
The discussions focused on strengthening transparency, accountability, and citizen-centric governance through innovative approaches in the functioning of Information Commissions. The interaction provided an opportunity to share 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 graciously 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, State Information Commissioner Punjab Harpreet Sandhu presented his acclaimed coffee-table book, “Sukhna Lake at Dawn,” showcasing the natural heritage and scenic beauty of Sukhna Lake. Dr. Begum also interacted with staff of commission and understood the working of commission