Ishita KishoreAIR 1 · 165 wordsTheir whole copy
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NGOs are informal agents of society that provide propulsion for the formal democratic system.
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As a social safety valve :-
i- They augment the educational goal of govt. Eg Over 9000 teacher vacancies complemented by Teach For India.
ii- Backbone during crisis Eg Role of Akshaypatra in food distribution
iii- Gender equality goal of 'Panch Pran' Eg Goonj distributing sanitary napkins
iv- Democratic reforms Eg PILS by PUCL, ADR
v- Prevent minority resentment from snowballing
vi- Bridge the class divide b/w communities. Eg Bhartiya Kisaan Morcha
However they can also present challenges
- i- Seperatism can be fuelled
- ii- Promote hatred & distrust Eg Amnesty International controversy
- iii- Illegitimate funding from foreign sources Eg FCRA Amendment in this regard
- iv- May not be democratic internally & put forth sectional interests
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Yet NGOs are a sine qua non for a healthy democracy as they ensure 'Sarve Bhavantu Sukhin, Sarve Santu Nirmaya' -> All are healthy & happy