Differentiate between the legal and illegal means adopted by advocacy networks to advance their interests. What are the factors that limit their effectiveness as a pressure group?
Introduction
Advocacy networks refers to spontaneous associations formulated to bring about certain interests specific to certain groups. They are informal in nature. (Eg Farm law protest group) India has approximately 1.2 crore SHG of which 88% are women led. SHG refers to voluntary association primarily of women from similar socio-economic background who come together as collective borrowing and production unit.
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Legal Means
Illegal Means
Factors limiting effectiveness as Pressure groups
Steps taken by Government in empowering SHG's as in Poverty Alleviation
1969 - Bank Nationalisation
1993 - SHG-Bank linkage
NABARD RRB programme
2015 NRLM
-> It allows skip development and thus self employment.
All this has allowed SHG to start own vocation, gain better access to market and be financially independent
(Rural Development Ministry 1 lakh pa target by 2024)
Challenges in SHG working
Conclusion
Pressure groups are beneficial to government as they highlight genuine concerns but should be done on legitimate basis. SHG can be drivers for change and shift emphasis from women development to women led development - PM
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- Clear legal-illegal distinction table
- Relevant case law (Amit Sahni case)
- Contemporary examples (Farm law, Wrestler protest)
- Real-time example (Jan 2021 flag disrespect)
- Balanced conclusion
- Statistical data (1.2 crore SHG, 88% women led)
- Historical timeline of financial inclusion steps
- PM quote for conclusion
- Regional disparity insight
- SVANIDHI scheme reference
Akansh Dhull
Executive, Judiciary, Ministries and Pressure Groups
Pressure Groups and Associations
Advocacy Networks - Legal vs Illegal Means
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