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MOHAMMED ASHMIL SHAHAIR 382· 2025

Question Q.6GS2GS2

In what ways do industry and business associations contribute to socio-economic development in the country? Explain with suitable examples.

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The trusteeship principle of Gandhi inspired the industries and businesses to contribute to the socio-economic development of the country.

Socio-economic development by industry and business:

1Educational support → by CSR, fund all cation → TATA child education support system
2WWFs → block chain based system for agricultural development
3WIPRO CARE → ensures a socio-economic goal India
4Reliance Water Conservation → project supporting government's Jai Shakti.
5Artel's special initiative on skills education (gender justice)
6PPP (Private-Public partnership) for better economic development
7National Investment Pipeline
8Ministry of Skilling and IT sector collaboration for new age skillage

Challenges:

(i) Allegation of green washing and

(ii) Conditionalities of the fund often limit the impact

This statement refers to the subjective view and inconsistency in the poverty estimation.

Issues with poverty estimation framework work:

1The outdated income criteria method—often doesn't budget yearly
2The Rangarajan formula → showed Tendri [text unclear] increased poverty line than [text unclear] framework—but rejected
3The sample size issues with the poverty estimation.
4The global estimations like Global Hunger Index → use different method and produce paradoxical result at that ate [text appears to be IMPI or IMPUT] at group

Thus, these issues demand a credible and periodically updated poverty estimation framework in the country.

Measures needed:

(1) A new poverty estimation committeeto assess the multi-dimensional criteria framework
(3) Include the changing socio-economic structures, living expenses and supplied in the poverty metrics
(8) Timely updates of the criteria by clear time interval
(5) Include more inclusive basket of sample collection
(6) Clear standardization and transparency in poverty estimation and report

The recent World Bank estimated that the reduction in India's absolute poverty. The freed of human as a complete poverty (or framework—yet we need to)

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Conclusion

Thus, the pan-sectoral model of development demand a whole of society approach.

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  • Strong reference to Gandhian philosophy
  • Concrete corporate examples
  • Diverse sectors covered (education, agriculture, water)
  • Clear enumeration
  • Addresses challenges and criticisms
  • Mentions government schemes
  • Holistic conclusion
  • Recognition of greenwashing concerns
  • Identifies fundamental flaw in poverty measurement
  • References specific committees (Rangarajan)
  • Discusses methodological issues
  • Mentions international comparisons
  • Specific measures for improvement
  • Focus on multi-dimensional approach
  • Emphasis on transparency and standardization
  • Regular updating mechanism

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Page 11

Topper

MOHAMMED ASHMIL SHAH

AIR 3822025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

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

Civil Society Organizations

Industry and business associations in socio-economic development

Writing Stats

314

Total words

17

Paragraphs

analytical with critical perspective

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