Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures.
4. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) benefits a firm just as much as it benefits the community. CSR initiatives can strengthen the relationship between workers and businesses, and contribute positively to the society. Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
A When COVID-19 spurred a nationwide lockdown in India in 2020, a grave need for localised social support emerged. Giving, both private and public, flowed to NGOs working towards combating pandemic-induced challenges such as loss of livelihood for vulnerable communities, food banks, and health and medical support.
Key Demand of the question:
To wrote about the advantages of CSR and steps needed to make it more effective.
Directive:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining CSR and its evolution in India.
Body:
First, write about the various aims and objectives behind CSR in India. Write about the important advantages of CSR in India. Cite examples to substantiate.
In the next part, write about the various issues in CSR – lack of community participation in CSR activities, need to build local capacities, issues of transparency and non-availability of clear CSR guidelines.
Next, write about the various measures that are needed to make CSR more effective.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
