Discuss how mechanisms like public consultations and Jan Sunwais in India impact governance outcomes. (Answer in 150 words)

The presence of public consultation & Jan Sunwais involve direct community with people for governance issue (& environment Impact assessments). Impact on Governance: • Public feedback - for government schemes • Government held accountable • Efficient Operance redressal mechanism • Personnel accountability & civil servant • Targeted reforms aligned to local needs Concerns in Public Consultation: • Delays in reforms • Used as blowing off steam without substantial result • Politicization and stop reforms • Way Forward • Digital platform like MyGov, 6 PGRams promoted • Combined with Social Audit for effective results • Social Accountability Tools like Citizen Reportcards printed These mechanisms can adopt spirit of 'grassroot democracy' & 'Certain Model' for effective results