Question Q.8GS2GS2
How far do you think that farmers association has been successful as a Pressure Group? (10 marks, 150 words)
Introduction
Pressure Groups are those internal organisations part of civil society who lobby to further interests of farmers with the government.
20 words
Main Body
Role of farmers:
Advocate for farmers' interest as a Pressure Group
Farmer welfare laws e.g. PM-KISAN and participating in policy-making and feedback mechanism
ensuring accountability of government e.g. work of Maksoor Kisan Draft Sangathan
Advocacy for MSP expansion
Successfully registered implementation of 3 new farm laws
Increase in prices under MSP and procurement
Farmer welfare policies like PM-KISAN
Involvement in policy formulation e.g. demand for implementation of Swaminathan Formula
Issues:
duplicity of organisations and function
external (foreign influence) e.g. farm protest against 3 farm bills; farmer pressure groups must address the genuine concern of farmers rather than political mobilisation
109 words2 paragraphs10 bullet points
Conclusion
Farmer pressure groups must address the genuine concern of farmers rather than political mobilisation
14 words
Examiner score
1.1/10Open original scan
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Topper
DEVANSH SARSWAT
AIR 2212025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Executive, Judiciary, Ministries and Pressure Groups
Pressure Groups and Associations
Farmers' Association as Pressure Group
Writing Stats
143
Total words
2
Paragraphs
10
Bullets
analytical
Tone