Civic Engagement

Civic engagement refers to the active participation of individuals and groups in processes that address public concerns, improve community welfare, and influence governance outcomes through both formal institutional channels and informal collective action.

Why it matters

Strengthens the social contract by fostering trust between the state and the citizenry.
Enhances the quality of public policy by incorporating diverse perspectives and local knowledge.
Promotes accountability and transparency in administrative decision-making processes.
Encourages social cohesion and collective responsibility for sustainable development goals.

How it is asked

Focus on its role in participatory democracy, the mechanisms of public grievance redressal, and its intersection with the concepts of social capital and inclusive governance in the GS Paper II syllabus.

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