It could be in the nature of a monograph of say 10,000 words which is ready for publication or features, news or investigative stories that could be printed or published as a journalistic piece in national and international media or in the case of professionals from the field of audio-video media, it could even be short video films or stories.
The copyright of the research output will vest in the Government of India which may publish the research output and may use it in any other way for the purpose of strengthening the working of the RTI regime in the country.
Each selected fellow will receive a stipend of Rs 2 lakh including a grant of upto Rs 50,000 for books, research material, travel, printing, production of creatives etc.
The RTI Act, 2005, which was enacted by the UPA government, empowers a citizen to seek a time-bound reply on information related to governance.
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