With suitable examples, discuss how environmental pressure groups enhance public participation and responsiveness with regard to environmental policies in India. (Answer in 150 words)

Environmental pressure groups are civil society organizations which evaluate the environmental impact of any policy and aware people regarding environment protection. Role of environmental pressure groups to enhance public participation and responsiveness: a Any evaluator are governmental development projects and cite on the basis of environmental impact and public reports. b Any hold workshops and seminars to enlighten people. c They hold public petitions to sign etc to put pressure upon government regarding environment steps. d They encourage citizens to raise their voice and make sure that citizens voice is heard by authorities. Example: Narmada Bachao Andolan was organized by environmental pressure group to enter raise vote against development projects determined to Narmada. Challenges/shortcomings: e They lack skills like using technology or ICT tools to enhance their reach. f Weak government vigilance upon their functioning and administration. g Problem of funding to sustain the demand. h Often some pressure groups are begun leading to disguising their public aims are important for awareness and serving environment.

[Continuation from previous page] Often some pressure groups are begun leading to disguising their public aims are important for awareness and saving environment.