CIC Orders Public Disclosure of NITI Aayog Reports on Women Safety Schemes

The Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed that third-party evaluation reports by NITI Aayog on women safety schemes under the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) be made public. These reports assess the implementation and effectiveness of schemes like the One-Stop Centre and Women Helpline. While the CIC upheld the ministry's refusal to disclose extensive internal file notings citing resource constraints, it emphasized proactive disclosure to enhance transparency, accountability, and informed public discourse, advising MWCD to publish contract details online.