Economic Survey Calls for RTI Act Revamp, Cites 'Idle Curiosity' Concerns

• The Economic Survey 2025-26 advocates for a limited re-examination of India's Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005.
• It argues the RTI Act was not intended for 'idle curiosity' or micromanaging government, but for accountability and corruption containment.
• Suggestions include exempting internal deliberative material (brainstorming notes, draft comments) until final decisions are made to foster frank discussion.
• The Survey proposes exploring a narrowly defined ministerial veto on disclosures that could impede governance, with strong parliamentary oversight.
• These are proposals for public and parliamentary debate, aiming to align with global best practices without diluting the Act's core spirit.

Why It Matters: Economic Survey suggests revamping RTI Act to balance transparency with effective governance and internal deliberation.