Since the paradigm shift from government to governance and further to good governance, pressure groups have emerged as a strong mechanism for making the democracy participatory, transparent, accountable and responsive. Elucidate.

2. Fighting against corruption - Eg: India Against Corruption ensures accountability by asking questions to administration.

3. Boosting Research - Eg: Groups like FICCI bolster India's research system.

4. Providing data to Government - Eg: ASSOCHAM provide unemployment reports to the Govt. This makes administration more responsive.

5. Raising voice for legislations - Eg: Lokpal Act passed after Pressure Grps raised their voices.

6. Raising voice against environmental destruction - Eg: Narmada Bachao Andolan, Chipko Group.

7. Keeping administration in check by writing RTI petition on various issues.

8. Consumer Rights groups demand led to recent guidelines on misleading advertisement. However, sometimes, in the garb of uchering participatory, pressure groups can also stall work - Eg: Greenpeace against nuclear development in India.

Pressure Groups play a very important role in bringing transparency and accountability. The government should ensure their frame guidelines to ensure their actions continue to be within the ambit of law.