What are environmental pressure groups? Discuss their role in raising awareness, influencing policies and advocating for environmental protection in India.

Exact Syllabus Pointer

E-governance, citizen charters, transparency, accountability, RTI, role of civil services in democracy, NGO/SHG roles.

Connected Questions Across All Papers

Discovered through overlapping concepts: Environmental Pressure Groups, Chipko & Narmada Bachao Andolan, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

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