UPSC Mains 2023 · GS II · Q14 · 15 marks · 250 words

Discuss the contribution of civil society groups for women’s effective and meaningful participation and representation in state legislatures in India.

हिन्दी में

भारत में राज्य विधायिकाओं में महिलाओं की प्रभावी एवं सार्थक भागीदारी और प्रतिनिधित्व के लिये नागरिक समाज समूहों के योगदान पर विचार कीजिए ।

Women and GenderNGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyState Legislatures

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Toppers wrote this one in a test series: “Critically evaluate the role played by civil societies in India in creating a more inclusive and diverse society, going beyond the traditional electoral processes.”

ApsaraAIR 192 · CSE 2024 · 78 wordsTheir whole copy

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Civil societies are the associations outside the ambit of states and markets, that could act as pressure group, interest groups etc.

Body · points

Role :

(1) Acts as pressure group in demanding policies for a section of people.

Eg→ withdrawal of Farm Bills.

(2) creates awareness among people and including them into governance.

Eg→ Narmada Bachao Andolan.

(3) Acts as the voice for the marginalised sections.

Eg→ Public Interest Litigation by civil society.

(4) Lobbying the legislatures for favorable policies.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023, General Studies Paper II, Q14. The paper on upsc.gov.in. Themes and links to toppers’ answers are by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.