The seminar began with talks by key speakers and RTI activists Anil Galgali, Bhaskar Prabhu and Zoru Bhathena, all of whom are renowned for their work in exposing inefficiencies in public projects and advocating for transparency. Their presentations offered practical insights into how citizens can file RTI applications to hold public authorities accountable and use social media platforms to mobilise community support around critical civic issues, such as poor road conditions, public safety hazards and environmental concerns.
Environmental activist Zoru Bhathena, who has successfully used RTI to protect Mumbai's urban green spaces, shared his experiences on how "RTI can bring clarity to environmental and civic issues, empowering citizens to protect their surroundings and push for better quality of life." 
Mr Prabhu, a tireless advocate for transparency, emphasised how social audits give the power to seek accountability from government institutions to ordinary citizens. "Don't think too big and reach directly for the moon. You need to start small and look at your immediate surroundings. Look at your local roads, your gardens and parks…collectively do a social audit and see where your taxes are being spent."
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