| ID | 044861 |
| Title Proper | Civic Awareness of Gen Z : Insights from the Right to Information Act,2005 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kumar,T. Senthil |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, is a landmark legal framework aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, and citizen empowerment in good governance. This study was undertaken with the primary objective of assessing the awareness and perception of graduate students regarding the RTI Act, based on the earlier studies and the existing literature. This study recognises that awareness of RTI among Gen Z is essential for fostering participatory democracy via transparency and good governance. Using a descriptive survey design, data were collected from students across diverse programmes through a structured questionnaire. The findings revealed higher female participation and notable subject disciplinary variations. It concludes that awareness initiatives related to the Act and Bill significantly contribute to strengthening civic responsibility and good governance among future citizens. This study also recommends integrating a module in the curriculum and awareness drives to sustain democratic engagement and promote informed citizenship among the students' community. |
| `In' analytical Note | University News 2025-11 63, 47 pp13-16 |
| Journal Source | University News 2025-11 63, 47 |
| Classification Number | 320 |