Although the Interim Constitution guarantees the right to information as a fundamental right of Nepalese citizens and the Right to Information Act and Regulation has already been made to provide information to the citizens, a large number of people are yet to gain access to information they require.
At a time when there are growing incidents of impunity and corruption at various development ministries, a free flow of information is necessary to prevent them. Experts argue that Right to Information (RTI) is crucial for promoting overall human rights.