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.

Approach:

♤ Introduce by defining Non-Government Organisations (NGOs).

♤ Discuss the role played by NGOs in Indian society in short.

♤ Discuss the role (direct/ indirect) played by NGOs in Indian politics.

♤ Give appropriate examples, wherever necessary.

♤ Conclude on the basis of above points.