Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
This concept is vital for understanding the dynamics of Indian democracy, the exercise of fundamental rights, the role of non-state actors in governance, and the evolution of social and political movements. It also connects to ethical dimensions of public life and administration.
In a democratic framework, civil society plays a crucial role in articulating public grievances, holding the government accountable, and influencing policy through various forms of protest, including non-violent methods like hunger strikes, rooted in the Gandhian philosophy of Satyagraha. These movements often highlight issues of governance, human rights, and environmental justice.