Answer:

♤ The country faces a number of complex problems that require adaptive, multi- sectoral solutions where sustained social mobilization is particularly important.

♤ Though there exist difference of opinions and working amongst the two entities, such areas urgently require strategic collaboration between the Government and VOs. The voluntary sector serves an effective non-political link between the people and the Government. Both of them differ in their opinions on a number of issues ranging from environment, resource utilization, displacement of people etc.

♤ National Policy on the Voluntary Sector-2007 recognizes three instruments of partnership, viz., (i) consultation, through a formal process of interaction at the Centre, State and District level; (ii) strategic collaboration to tackle complex interventions where sustained social mobilization is critical over the long term; and

(iii) project funding through standard schemes.