✅ It is an international day that is observed to recognise, celebrate and honour all non-governmental and nonprofit organizations.
◾️Role of NGOs in Indian Democracy
India has nearly 3.4 million non-governmental organisations (NGOs), working in a variety of fields ranging from disaster relief to advocacy for marginalised and disadvantaged communities.
✅Bridging The Gap: NGOs endeavour to plug gaps in the government’s programmes and reach out to sections of people often left untouched by state projects.
✅Role of an
Enabler: Community-level outfits and self-help groups are critical for bringing any change in the ground.
✅Acting as a Pressure Group:
✅Role in Participative Governance: Many civil society initiatives have contributed to some of the path-breaking laws in the country, including the Environmental Protection Act-1986, Right to Education Act-2009, Forests Rights Act-2006 and Right to Information Act-2005.
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