Question 7GS2GS2

How do corporate donors aid NGOs in facilitating holistic development in India? (Answer in 150 words)

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Recent FCRA rules 2020 has enhanced scrutiny on NGO's in accessing donations, particularly foreign donations.

Corporate DonationsAid to NGO's in holistic development

1Capacity building of NGO's is allows reaching last mile and vulnerable sectors

2Funds → Better talent → Better expertise

This NGO's are able to enhance role in policy advocacy, liaison with legislature and expenditure

1Allows NGO's to enhance their research → quality of service "There are no free lunches"

5Better implementation of CSR guidelines, 2013 as NGO's have expertise

Issues created by corporate Donors in facilitating holistic development:

2NGO's becomes tool for agenda and manipulation

8foreground role in stably development

10foreign donators have conditionalities (civil society as 5th pillar of welfare - Ajit Doval - E.g NGO's of Urban Naxal)

11used for money laundering where NGO's are grant.

12Misuse of CSR funds → always to siphon off funds and not do expends

Analysis 2 Opinion:

while benevolence of corporate donors can aid holistic development (E.g Tata trust), agenda driven donors are criticalised to SDG goals 2 development and do more harm. This strict internal controls (coupled with government scrutiny and ethical leadership is [residue] way forward.

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Conclusion

While benevolence of corporate donors can aid holistic development (e.g., Tata Trust), agenda-driven donors are criticalised to SDG goals and development and do more harm. Strict internal controls coupled with government scrutiny and ethical leadership is the residue way forward.

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Capacity building and expertise enhancement
Better research quality and service delivery
Implementation of CSR guidelines
Policy advocacy and liaison with legislature

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Topper

Akansh Dhull

AIR 32029

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Development Processes - Role of NGOs, SHGs, Donors, and other Stakeholders

Donors and Charities

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239

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analytical

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