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Pressure groups are now considered as an helpful and indispensable element of the democratic process. The society has become highly complex and individuals cannot pursue their interests on their own. They need the support of other fellow beings in order to gain greater bargaining power. This gives rise to pressure groups based on common interests.
For a long time, these groups remained unnoticed. Initially they were considered as harmful for the democratic process, but now their role in the political process has become very important. Democratic politics has to be politics through consultation and negotiation and some amount of bargaining is also involved as well. Thus, it is very essential for the government to consult these organised groups at the time of policy formulation and implementation.