UPSC Mains Notes Development Processes And The Development Industry

Previous Year Questions Asked In Mains From This Topic

• Can Civil Society and Non-Governmental Organizations present an alternative model of public service delivery to benefit the common citizen. Discuss the challenges of this alternative model. [2021]

• “Micro-Finance as an anti-poverty vaccine, is aimed at asset creation and income security of the rural poor in India”. Evaluate the role of Self-Help Groups in achieving the twin objectives along with empowering women in rural India. [2020]

• “The emergence of the Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in contemporary times points to the slow but steady withdrawal of the State from developmental activities.” Examine the role of the SHGs in developmental activities and the measures taken by the Government of India to promote the SHGs. [2017]

• Examine critically the recent changes in the rules governing foreign funding of NGOs under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 1976. [2015]

• How can the role of NGOs be strengthened in India for development works relating to protection of the environment? Discuss throwing light on the major constraints. [2015]

• The penetration of Self Help in rural areas in promoting participation in development programmes is facing socio-cultural hurdles. Examine. [2014]

• The legitimacy and accountability of Self Help Groups (SHGs) and their patrons, the micro-finance outfits, need systematic assessment and scrutiny for the sustained success of the concept. Discuss. [2013]