Q.2 Social audit is a good instrument for participatory governance and transparency, but it has limitations. Identify the limitations and suggest measures for increasing the effectiveness and usefulness of social audit. (10 Marks)

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2 responses to “Q.2 Social audit is a good instrument for participatory governance and transparency, but it has limitations. Identify the limitations and suggest measures for increasing the effectiveness and usefulness of social audit. (10 Marks)”

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   October 8, 2022

   Alankrit Srivastava

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      October 14, 2022

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      Alankrit

      Decent attempt.
      Introduction is good, some benefits of social audits can be mentioned after that brieflyas the question in its first few words talks about the advantages of social audits. Transparency, accountability, grievance redressal etc can be mentioned. For value addition, you can mention some examples- social audit by gram sabha in MGNREGA, setting up of Social Audit Units(SAU) by states in case of PMAY, MDM etc.
      Limitations mentioned are fine. You can also talk about institutional deficiencies such as poor record-keeping, fragmented data, lack of manpower and funding in SAUs, absence of strict penalty in case of malpractices etc which make the social audit ineffective. View from the side of public has been brought out well by you.
      In way forward, points are again fine. In 1st point you can give some suggestions vis-a-vis improvement of social audit units. Legal backing can also be mentioned (Meghalaya became the first state to give legal backing to social audits).
      Conclusion is fine, in case you mention benefits after intro, here you can talk about overall strengthening of democracy due to social audits.
      Overall, conceptually your answer is good. Some value addition such as examples etc will make it better.
      Keep practicing. 🙂

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