The distinct characteristics of the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and the government create a unique symbiosis in improving the governance and developmental process in the country. Discuss.

Civil Society organizations CSOs are non-governmental, non-profit organizations that work for common good Ex NGOs, Trusts etc [Distinct characteristics] GOVERNMENT vs CSOs Government: i Large welfare of society in aim ii Have national wide presence (through bureaucracy) iii Buy making as per (the peoples' wishes) iv Funding from budget but face constraints in spending v Accountable to people CSOs: i Have specific goal & target group ii Have generally strong grass root presence iii Work in accordance to peoples' problems iv Funding via donations and grant v Work for people but may not be accountable [Symbiosis in improving Governance and development process] i CSOs can avail universal coverage of government schemes Ex Adhayapatra -delivering mid-day meals ii Voice concerns of people based on actual on-ground problems and not based on any reports iii Welfare of vulnerable people that are often not get enough attention from government Ex Helpoge India - taking care of old aged iv Enhancing transparency & accountability in governance thus improving governance structure Ex RTI activists unearthing 2 Gswan Adarsh Bunty spt v Feedback to governance can be obtained from CSOs Ex Centre for science & environment reports on environment governance vi Advocating good governance initiatives and participating in them as a crucial

stakeholder Ex CSOs participating in social audit Despite these symbiosis, there are some [challenges present] i Parochial interests of CSOs in some cases and involvement in anti-national activities Ex Grey zone welfare (Bryani -illegal protests) leading to 1-27-GDB Loss ii Lack accountability & transparency in working and donor involve experts in most cases) able exclusively new policies) Body shortcomings by big pressure groups can lead to negative consequences Ex Business groups advocating anti-labor laws [Enlightened Collaboration that focus on ironing out the differences is the need of hour] Sarkar - Samaj collaboration (Governance and CSO) can lead to [Samridhi growth]

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