Chandigarh (Punjab), May 18 -- : Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday launched a special, people-friendly RTI helpline, paving the way for the people of Punjab to get prompt answers to their RTI related queries with a simple phone call.

With a dedicated number (+91 172 2864100), the new helpline will make the RTI Act implementation more effective by expeditiously addressing the growing number of RTI queries and clarifying all doubts in the minds of the citizens.

Describing the initiative as another step in his government's concerted efforts to promote transparency in functioning and governance at every level, the Chief Minister said the helpline would enable the people to take full advantage of their fundamental right t...