In a time when information is power, the Right to Information (RTI) Act stands as one of the strongest tools a journalist can possess. It empowers you not just to question, but to uncover.

Imagine being able to demand answers from any government department. RTI gives you that right. Whether it’s about delayed welfare schemes, budget utilization, public works, or even internal communication within ministries – RTI can open doors that are often closed to the public.

For reporters, especially those working at the ground level, this is more than just a law. It’s a lifeline to evidence-based journalism. RTI is what transforms a hunch into a headline, a suspicion into a story. It allows you to ask:

• Why was the village water tank left incomplete?

• How much was spent on rural health centres?

• Who was awarded the local road construction tender?

RTI puts power back in the hands of the people — and the pen. But most importantly, it protects you. With an official RTI reply in hand, you have a legal document. No one can call your report "baseless." Your work is backed by the law.

Sadly, many reporters are unaware of how to use RTI. That’s why Bharat Media Association is committed to training every journalist on how to file, track, and utilize RTI for impactful stories.

This is your chance to move from reactive reporting to investigative journalism. Not just report what's happening, but why it's happening, and who is responsible.

Join the movement. Learn RTI. Ask better questions. Demand real answers. Be the reporter your community truly needs.