GOOD GOVERNANCE AND RIGHT TO INFORMATION: AN ANALYSIS

Thomas Jefferson once said, “Information is the currency of democracy.”
Freedom of information, that is, freedom to know, is essential for a developed democracy. 
There should be curiosity in people’ s minds to know. They should seek information. Such 
kind of informed citizenry is only possible by having widespread access to information about 
how their government functions. Participatory democracy cannot exist without management 
that is transparency and accountability. The health of a democratic society depends on the free 
flow of knowledge. The Right to Information Act was a groundbreaking instrument for 
promoting, defending, and upholding people' right to information in India. It arrived as a march 
that disturbed the mysterious quiet. The goal of good governance must be implemented from 
all angles in India, a massive democracy, and the Right to Information Act serves as an 
indicator of the country's development and growth. It also enables citizens to participate in any 
social, political, or economic debate pertaining to national issues or interests.