Mains Answer Writing - 22 Sept, 2026

GS2

Governance

15 marks

Why is funding important for the independence of civil society organisations in India? Discuss the challenges and suggest measures to strengthen their financial sustainability.

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Tips for your answer

Link diversity of funding with both financial sustainability and institutional independence.
FCRA regulates foreign contributions, while the Social Stock Exchange provides an emerging domestic funding channel.
Do not present the issue as only FCRA versus NGOs; focus on the broader challenge of sustainable and independent civil-society funding.

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