Government helplines + grievance routes — 30 numbers
Quick Reply: 30 helplines + grievance routes for RTI, CIC, all State Information Commissions, scheme-specific grievances. With when-to-call guidance.
30 helplines + grievance escalation routes you actually need: CIC, all State Information Commissions, scheme-specific lines (UIDAI, EPFO, passport, IT, consumer, etc.). Each entry shows when to call vs when to file an RTI.
RTI-specific (4)
- Central Information Commission (CIC) — 011-26167931
- DoPT RTI Helpdesk — 011-23092423
- RTI Online portal helpline — for rtionline.gov.in issues
- CPGRAMS — 011-24658600 (alternative to RTI)
State Information Commissions (16)
Scheme-specific (10)
When helpline does not resolve
Each helpline page above ends with an RTI escalation template — most stuck complaints clear within 15 days of an RTI being filed.
- AI RTI Drafter: Auto-fill PIO + Act sections
- First appeal generator: If PIO doesn't reply
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Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
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