MAINS 2017 · GS II · GOVERNANCE

'The emergence of Self Help Groups(SHGs) in contemporary times points to the slow but ste…

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2017 GS Paper II Governance

GS Paper II 15 marks 250 words Governance

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'The emergence of 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.

Syllabus link: GS II – Government Policies: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.

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