Question 12GS2GS2

Explain the role of associations formed under Article 19 with regard to public participation in governance, raising awareness about government policies and schemes while maintaining Constitutional balance.

Introduction

Art 19 gives Indian the right to form association, which reflects their potential in democratic discourse

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Main Body

Contribution of Industry/Business Association:

i) SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Corporate social responsibility fund (CSR) - by Nandi Lall: by Mahendra companies association

Policy formulation (Eg t-charges assists farmer welfare policies)

Raising voices of minorities

(Eg Indian language at pushed by ASSOCHAM

Research for social causes (Eg Impact of online activities studied by NASSCOM)

ii) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Higher bargaining power to the sector

Lobby of telecom companies for spectrum auction

Increase FDI and technology transfer

Uplifters of marginality

(Eg DICCI merges social and economic cause

Training and skilling

(Eg NSDC partner with big-4 [IT giants]

Challenges and Solutions:

Elite agenda | Democratic representation | Special climate change specific groups | Impartiality by SEBT guidelines

Hence, associations will be critical to act as people-government linkage for a people preserve good governance.

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Conclusion

Hence, associations will be critical to act as people-government linkage for a people preserve good governance.

16 words

Examiner score

1.05/10

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Topper

HARSHDEEP SAGAR

AIR 2992025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure

Fundamental Rights

Right to Form Association and Public Participation

Writing Stats

169

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