5. While difference in opinions exist between the State agencies and the Voluntary Organizations, the State recognizes the need to preserve, protect and nurture an enabling environment for the development of the Voluntary sector. Explain in context of the National Policy on the Voluntary sector.

Approach:

♤ A brief introduction about the importance of the role played by the VOs.

♤ Explain the statement in question about the difference in opinions/methods between the VOs and State agencies on various issues.

♤ Thereafter, mention the role of promotion of VOs by the government and how this can be seen in the light of National Policy in this area

♤ Highlight the pro-active role of the Govt. towards the Voluntary Sector. These include:

o Partnership in Development

o Establishing an Enabling Environment for the Voluntary Sector

o Encouraging Self-regulation to ensure transparent and accountable systems of governance and management of VOs.

♤ Conclude the answer on a positive note.

♤ You may give in certain examples – such as the Anti-Kundakulam protest by PMANE etc.

♤ Caution: Avoid bluntly putting down the objectives of the National Policy on Voluntary Sector.