Literal meaning of transparency in a democracy is disclosure. The following points discuss transparency in democratic government.

• Democratic government ensures transparency in the process of decision making.

• Right to Information Act enables every citizen of the country to have the right to information about the structure of the government and every policy and rule made by them.

• When any decision made or meetings held by the government is open to discussion for citizens of the country, and when any budget approved by the government is open to examination, to check whether it is beneficial for their country or not, it is termed as transparency.