New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The Economic Survey 2025-26 has called for a calibrated re-examination of India's Right to Information (RTI) Act, highlighting that unchecked disclosure can undermine effective governance if it leaves little space for candid internal deliberation.

The survey describes the RTI Act, 2005 as one of India's most powerful democratic reforms and a cornerstone of anti-corruption efforts. However, it argues that transparency should be treated as a means to better governance rather than an end in itself, warning that "disclosure celebrated regardless of its contribution to governance" can weaken decision-making.

The survey stops short of recommending any dilution of the law's core intent. Instead, it argues for refining RTI...