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NGOs (non-governmental organizations) are independent of governments and usually non-profit groups that address social and political issues. They work at community, national, and international levels on humanitarian causes like health, education, poverty reduction, and environmental protection. Well-known NGOs include the Red Cross, Salvation Army, and Amnesty International. In India, NGOs play major roles like bridging gaps in government programs, advocating for policy changes, and implementing initiatives alongside the government. Examples of impactful Indian NGOs are CRY, Smile Foundation, Goonj, and Nanhi Kali, which work on issues like children's rights, education, disaster relief, and girls' education.

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NGOs (non-governmental organizations) are independent of governments and usually non-profit groups that address social and political issues. They work at community, national, and international levels on humanitarian causes like health, education, poverty reduction, and environmental protection. Well-known NGOs include the Red Cross, Salvation Army, and Amnesty International. In India, NGOs play major roles like bridging gaps in government programs, advocating for policy changes, and implementing initiatives alongside the government. Examples of impactful Indian NGOs are CRY, Smile Foundation, Goonj, and Nanhi Kali, which work on issues like children's rights, education, disaster relief, and girls' education.

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NGO

What Is an NGO (Non-Governmental Organization)?

A non-governmental organization (NGO) is a group that functions independently of


any government. It is usually non-profit. NGOs, sometimes called civil society
organizations, are established on community, national, and international levels to
serve a social or political goal such as a humanitarian cause or the protection of the
environment.

For example, NGOs might focus on activities in areas involving health or health
emergencies, education, infrastructure, advocacy of minority rights, support of the
poor, and the reduction of crime.
As defined by the World Bank NGOs refers to not-for-profit organizations that pursue
activities to relieve suffering, promote the interests of the poor, protect the environment,
provide basic social services, or undertake community development.

These organisations are not a part of the government, have a legal status and are
registered under the specific Act (Societies Registration Act, 1860 in India) of the
government.

The term NGO in India denotes wide spectrum of organisations which may be non-
governmental, quasi or semi governmental, voluntary or non-voluntary etc

Donations to charitable organizations and trusts are tax deductible under Section 80G.
NGOs, or non-governmental organizations, play a major role in international development, aid,
and philanthropy.
NGOs are often non-profit and may run on huge budgets.
NGOs rely on a variety of funding sources, from private donations and membership dues to
government grants.
Advocacy NGOs work to influence public policy. (public support for or recommendation of a
particular cause or policy)
Some well-known NGOs include the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and Amnesty
International.
NGOs are funded by foundations, businesses, governments, or private persons.
The NGOs work in favor of political and social change at a larger scale or
sometimes very locally.

They play a prominent role in improving the communities, developing society, and
encouraging citizen participation.

The contribution of NGOs in India has made the Right to Information or RTI
possible in India.

Through NGOs, various welfare schemes come into act.


Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the idea that a company should play a
positive role in the community and consider the environmental and social impact of
business decisions.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the funding and grants process under
which Non-Profit Organisations (NGOs) can get financial and other support from
the corporate sector. Under the Companies Act, 2013 it is a mandatory provision
to provide a contribution of 2 percent of the average net profits of companies.
Environmental:

reduce your carbon footprint, improve energy efficiency, reduce waste, water use and emissions

Social:

deal with diverse, local and socially responsible suppliers and partner,s consult community
stakeholders about business decisions, support community initiatives

Workplace:

improve workplace diversity, equity and inclusion, enhance workplace health and safety

develop a code of ethics for your business and eliminate workplace harassment and
discrimination
The concept of CSR has a long history. Its intellectual roots can be traced back to
at least the 1950s and 1960s, when economists like Howard R. Bowen and
William C. Frederick undertook an in-depth reflection on the social responsibilities
of business firms and their executives. This was in response to moral questions
arising from the professionalization of management and the emergence of
unprecedentedly large corporations.

CSR became mainstream through the 2000s.


There are 3.4 million Non-Governmental Organizations(NGOs) in India. Their areas of
expertise are expanded to many fields, from advocacy for disadvantaged and
marginalized communities to disaster relief.
The responsibilities and role of NGOs in India are mentioned below:
Bridging the Gap: The NGOs work to fill up the gaps existing in the government’s
programs and offer services to the left-out sections. For instance, during COVID-19,
migrant workers were provided with aid by NGOs. The activities linked with gender
issues, human and labor rights, environment, education, healthcare, and legal aid are
looked after by the NGOs.
Acting as a Pressure Group: Several political NGOs mobilize the opinions of the
public against the policies and actions of the government. The NGOs also work to
create awareness among the public and assert pressure on public policy. NGOs
are known to be a popular pressure in a democratic country. The main work of
these NGOs is to impose a proper community system in terms of accountability on
the works of grassroots government functionaries.
Acting as a Social Mediator: The people of India are surrounded by different
beliefs, faith, customs, and superstition. The NGOs work as catalysts and spread
awareness among the people of India.

Role in Participative Governance: The initiatives taken by civil society granted


several laws for the country. It indulges Environmental Protection Act -1986, Forest
Rights Act-2006, Right to Education Act- 2009, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural
Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA), Right to Information Act- 2005, Integrated
Child Protection Scheme(ICPS), and Juvenile Court. Most of the NGOs work with the
government as partners and help implement several campaigns like Sarva Shiksha
Abhiyan and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
Asymmetry of Power: Some NGOs are of MNCs' characteristics as they have large-
scale funding from companies, foreign governments, etc. On the other hand, a huge
number of NGOs cannot even afford operational funding.

Siphoning of Funds: Nowadays, NGOs are known to be a good way to channel black
money, and tax evasion. Such NGOs are causing a loss to the Indian economy with the
show of helping the poor people.

Obnoxious Agenda: The NGOs claim indulgence in social empowerment or human


rights initiatives. These organizations are allegedly fronts for foreign-supported extremist
and secessionist groups. A huge part of such funds is used for the purposes of religious
conversions, which is restricted under the FCRA.
NGOs for Namesake: It is calculated that nearly 1.5 percent of NGOs actually
undertake developmental work.

Political Activism: Some NGOs also participate in political activism with foreign
funds. Several NGOs indulge partially in political campaigns advertising certain
political parties.

Lack of Social Work/ Volunteerism: Lack of social work is seen among the
young generation as they have unattractive career opportunities with low salaries.
In fact, children are discouraged by their parents from engaging in social work.
Right To Information

RTI Act allows citizens to secure access to information under the control of public
authorities in order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of
every public authority. The RTI Act mandates timely response within 30 days to
citizen requests for government information
CRY (Child Rights and You)

CRY is known to be India’s most trusted NGO. They work laboriously to ensure
healthier and happier childhoods for the underprivileged children of India. In 1979,
Rippan Kapur founded CRY(Child Rights and You). Basically, CRY records
children’s crucial needs like healthcare, education, nutrition, and protection from
child marriage and child labor. Over the last 42 years, this NGO has changed the
lives of nearly 3 million children across 19 states in India.
Smile Foundation

Smile Foundation is an NGO located in New Delhi, India. In 2002, it came into
existence and had branches in more than 25 states. It was founded by Santanu
Mishra. According to the 2017 report, the Foundation helped nearly 4 lakh children
and their families. The main objective of the Smile Foundation is to encourage the
education of underprivileged children in India. Their major welfare programs
include health, education, and proper livelihood for women and children. It also
has some other programs like Smile on Wheels, Smile Twin e-learning programs,
and Mission Education.
Goonj

Goonj is a non-governmental organization situated in Delhi, India. It works for disaster


relief, community development, and humanitarian aid in nearly 23 states of India. The
organization emphasizes clothes as a basic need of the individuals. It came into
existence in 1999 with Anshu Gupta as its founder. In 2012, by the Schwab Foundation
(World Economic Forum Partner Organisation), Anshu Gupta was named India’s Social
Entrepreneur of the Year 2012. For his remarkable performance with Goonj, he was
honored with the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2015. The journey of the Goonj began
with just 67 garments, and now it has 3500 tonnes of materials every year. This
organization is also registered under Section 80G and the Societies Act.
Nanhi Kali

It is an Indian non-governmental organization that encourages education for


underprivileged girls of India. Nanhi Kali was established by Anand Mahindra in
1996 it is supported by KC Mahindra Education Trust, and Naandi Foundation,
part of the Mahindra Group’s corporate social responsibilities. Nanhi Kali helps in
educating girls and women for the welfare of the education sector of India.

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