Jajpur, October 3, 2009: As the first initiative to create awareness about the Right to Information Act (RTI) in the State, the Information Commission of Orissa and Tata Steel Rural Development Society have organized a function at Chingudiapal village in Jajpur district, where the Campaign on RTI has been formally launched today. A general health camp has also been organized to mark this occasion.

As part of this campaign, the Company will run,

• RTI Clinics-cum-Citizen Assistance Centre in Keonjhar and Jajpur district
• Multimedia campaigns through TV, Radio and SMS
• Develop reading materials on information, education and communication (IEC) to support citizen’s initiative on RTI

Tata Steel has always played a pioneering role in strengthening the people’s rights. It is the first Company to introduce Leave with Pay, Workers’ Provident Fund Scheme, Workmens’ Accident Compensation Scheme, Maternity Benefits, Eight-Hour Working Days, Free Medical Aid, Retirement Gratuity and Profit Sharing Bonus much before they were enforced by law.

The continuous efforts of the Company will certainly come a long way in creating informed citizens force in Orissa.