Mission

It is important to note here that Kabir uses the word “awareness” in a very broad way because the word means very different things to different sections of Kabir's target audience and thus implies different activities for Kabir. For example, when addressing a lay man, awareness might simply mean telling them about the basics of the RTI Act. However, when we address the activists' community, awareness means something else. They might be interested in knowing how the Act is being used or how it is being implemented in other parts or the country compared to their area. We aim to increase awareness as relevant to all individuals and groups. Similarly we are careful about the word “use.” We have observed that RTI can be used in three general ways. The Act may be used for a private end to inquire about his ration card application. RTI may be used for a public end to ask why there are not enough doctors at a particular primary health care facility. Finally, it may also be used in a broader public end to bring about systematic change. If for example an individual or group deliberately begins seeking information about how orphanages operate generally in an effort to improve conditions at all orphanages. We again, aim to support all use of the Act, but because the impact is so much higher we particularly encourage this broader, “policy use” of the Act. Finally, Kabir since believes that participatory governance is the essence of democracy and therefore sees itself as a member of India's Right to Information movement.