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

♤ The Government encourages the evolution of, and subsequently accord recognition to, an independent, national level, self-regulatory agency for the voluntary sector.

♤ The Government will encourage support organizations, and VO networks & federations to facilitate discussion and consensus building on these issues.

This Policy is a commitment to encourage, enable and empower an independent, creative and effective voluntary sector, with diversity in form and function, so that it can contribute to the social, cultural and economic advancement of the people of India.

6. Unhealthy competition between Self Help Groups (SHGs) and Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) reduces the effectiveness of both. Discuss. How can creating a synergy between the two help in addressing development challenges at the sub- district level?Answer:7. Despite their location in the non-political domain of civil society, NGOs have ended up playing a key, if indirect, role in India's politics. Comment.Answer:8. Keeping in mind the importance of NGOs in India's development process it is imperative that adequate legal and regulatory mechanisms should be in place. Discuss in the context of recent developments.Answer: