Question Q.16DiscussGS2GS2

The distinct characteristics of the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and the government create a unique symbiosis in improving the governance and developmental process in the country. Discuss.

Introduction

CSO encompasses a diverse range of non-profit entities such as - NGO, labour unions, charitable organisations etc as defined by World Bank. These distinct characteristic create a unique symbiosis with government -

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Main Body

1Driven by social good and non-profit motive 2) Provide representation and advocacy to members. 3) Improve delivery of public services as- education, healthcare. 4) Complement government services. Their complementary role further improve governance - 1. Provide expert opinions - like Centre for Science and Environment provide inputs to government on issue of climate change. 2. Improve communication with public - through creating awareness of government schemes and policies.

4Research and innovation - provide feedbacks/policy inputs based on sound research work. as- WWF-Nature on issues of animal trafficking come up with data & trends. The symbiotic relation also faces certain challenges - - Anti-developmental activities as opposition of Nuclear power plant in Kudankulam. - Lack of scrutiny of CSO. - Lack of human resource. - Misappropriation of fund. - Lack of support from administration.

3Enhance transparency & Accountability - eg. Association for democratic reform highlight corruption in system. 4) Promote democracy & rule of law - as PSR advocate through its advocacy, ADR gathers data on corruption cases against MP/MLAs Improve developmental process 1) Improve access to healthcare/education - like- 1. Nanhi Kali promote education 2. Agewell foundation provide healthcare facilities to elderly. 2) Empower marginalised to reap benefit of development process - eg- SEWA organisation advocate for women rights 3) Mobilise resources - as Tata trust harness private wealth to provide healthcare services. 4) Role in ensuring developmental process is in balance with nature so as to cater to environmental concerns - eg- Sankalp Taru, CSE consistently raise environmental concerns related to development.

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Conclusion

Recommendation of Vijay Kr. Committee to setup a nodal body to act as interface between government & CSOs can further strengthen the symbiotic relationship between both.

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Diagram

Flow diagram listing challenges to CSO-government symbiosis: anti-developmental activities, lack of scrutiny, lack of human resource, misappropriation of fund, lack of support from administration

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Topper

Utkarsh Pathak

AIR 1792025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Development Processes - Role of NGOs, SHGs, Donors, and other Stakeholders

Civil Society Organizations

CSO-Government Symbiosis

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314

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