The power of pressure groups lies not in their size or elaborate organisation, but in their ability to mobilise public opinion and create lasting change. With help of relevant examples, discuss how informal pressure groups shape public policy.

Pressure groups are bodies that aim at organizing, promoting and defending their COMMON INTEREST. Their strength depends on their convincing power to long a change. Examples influencing Public policy: Formulative: Influencers + Lobby + Government + Legal framework (Judicial way + Influence) Informal Pressure shaping Public policy: (1) NIRBHAYA Movement led to steps for speedy justice such as Vidisha Guidelines by Indore Court. (2) Dalit farmers bodies influenced foreign policy (withdrawn from CEEP and also domestic politics (Nandini Milk Karnataka). (3) Maydan Bagalkhan in Rajasthan protected caste brought Rights to Information Act 2005.

Harbour (withdrawn from REEP) and also domestic politics (Nandini Milk Karnataka). (3) Maydan Bagalkhan in Rajasthan protected caste brought Rights to Information Act 2005. (4) Withdrawal of 3 farm bills: by the farmer income groups (using Jat Act organised). (5) India Against Corruption Movement led by Anna Hazare brought 'Global & Lokayukta' Pressure groups have been instrumental in working public policy and have taken up issues that affected the people of India in multiple manner.