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Society, Governance & Social Justice · Gender, social change, welfare delivery and federalism
Tighter foreign-funding rules and the labelling of advocacy groups as anti-development have curbed the watchdog role of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), even as concerns over foreign influence and accountability are real. Critically analyse what these curbs mean for the health of Indian democracy, and suggest measures to regulate NGOs without disabling their watchdog role.
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