Access to Government Information in India: Opportunities and Challenges

Abstract

Access to government information is essential to the success of democracy and to ensure human rights. India is the largest democracy. Indian citizens should be well informed. The objective of the paper is to describe the need and availability of government information in India. It also explains online opportunities to access government information. The paper further includes the challenges of motivating factors to access online and print resources of government information. This paper is based on available literature and websites in support of government information and tries to describe resource's features, online opportunities and challenges in accessing online and print/digital government information. In India, Online channels have been increased for the availability of government information. The information is visible globally. The ultimate aim of such digital projects is to provide greater access and promote wider use of their collections.