Illiteracy and poverty are hindrances in the formation of healthy public opinion on public policies. Discuss with suitable examples.

Ans. Illiteracy and poverty are hindrances to better living. They hamper false public policy by: (1) Majority of sectors illiterate section- can't take part in discussions. (8) Can't form informed opinion. (2) More concerned about how to access 2 times food than to care about policies & related policy formation N Do not have access to information (5) Their opinions - not taken into consideration - thought to insignificant

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— Surabhi Yadav · AIR 14