Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan

“We shall build a world where justice and equality are the foundation.”

~Our Money, Our Accounts~

A powerful short film documenting the early years (1994–1998) of the people’s struggle to access records and expose corruption through public hearings.

30 Years of MKSS

A journey of justice, transparency, dignity, and citizens’ rightful voice.

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RTI Fair 2025 Poster – Beawar, Rajasthan

20 Years of RTI Act

Celebrating 20 years of the Right to Information Act with India’s first RTI Fair

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Campaigns

RTI

The Right to Information empowers citizens to access government records, ensuring transparency, accountability, and active participation in democracy.

Timeline of MKSS

Key milestones and campaigns

1987
Formation

Formation

MKSS founded in Devdungri, Rajasthan. Founding group included rural workers and social activists.

1990
Wage Struggles

Wage Struggles and Public Hearings

Jan Sunvai (public hearings) introduced as a new accountability tool. Muster rolls & bills publicly examined.

1995
First Big Hearing

First Big Public Hearing

Bhim block, Rajsamand. Corruption evidence presented publicly, gaining national attention.

1996
Information Right

Information as a Right

RTI movement launched at Chang Gate, Beawar. Slogan: “जानने का अधिकार — जीने का अधिकार”.

2002
Freedom of Info

First Indian RTI Law

Government passes “Freedom of Information Act,” but it remains non-operational at the time.

2005
RTI Act Passed

Right to Information Act Passed

October 12: RTI Act comes into force. MKSS recognized as a key architect of India’s transparency law.

2006
MGNREGA

MGNREGA

Social Audits institutionalized. MKSS leads accountability work in Rajsamand & Ajmer districts.

2011
Lokpal Movement

Lokpal Movement

MKSS core members contribute to drafting, pushing for grievance redress and whistleblower protection.

2015
Food Security

Food Security & Pensions

MKSS leads campaigns for Right to Food and advocates for corruption-free PDS.

2025
Accountability Museum

Accountability Museum

RTI Museum established in Narbad Khera. Marked 20 years of the historic RTI Act.

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MKSS Start
"It all began here."
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Music

Songs, slogans, and people’s voices—from jan sunwais to marches—soundtracks that carried MKSS campaigns forward.

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Association

Partner organizations that share MKSS’s vision for transparency, dignity, and collective empowerment—each fostering change through accountability, democracy, and people’s rights.

Mazdoor Kisan Kirana Vyapar Private Limited

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School for Democracy

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Rajasthan Asangathit Mazdoor Union

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Media & Place

Explore our archives, documentaries, and creative expressions — capturing MKSS’s voice through books, museums, and press coverage.

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RTI Museum

RTI Museum

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Book

Book

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BOOKS

Explore the stories of struggle and transparency through our curated collection of books.

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