Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
4. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds can be a key instrument of funding to bridge gap in the developmental aspects of India’s north eastern region. Examine. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
CSR funds worth Rs 1 trillion were accumulated in 2020-21. Of this, the eight NE states received less than one per cent.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the potential of CSR fund in development of North East India.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context of under-development in North East India.
Body:
First, write about the reasons for backwardness and under-development in the north east regions with a special emphasis on the lack of funds.
Next, write about the potential of CSR funds in bridging gaps in the funding leading to development. Mention the sectors it can be utilised and cite examples to substantiate.
Next, write about the limitations of the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
