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Lesson
5.10 Civil Society and Its Role

FACTS Civil society is a non-political organization formed
to Understand by the common citizens for the welfare of the
citizens themselves.

Civil society is an independent and voluntary group of people of different sectors
formed with the purpose of gaining certain goals. It is self mobilized, self motivated and
directed and organized social lifestyle. It is a force where different social communities
have discussion and get organized. It is the common platform to express the wants,
commitment and assumptions of citizens. It is a non-government and non-profiteering
organization which is very active to alert governmental activities and other aspect of
social life. It helps the citizens to secure their rights, aware about their duties and so
on.
The concept of civil society found to be developed during the Lichchhavi period in
Nepal. The society at present is awakening the community people on so many current
affairs and rights and responsibilities of the stakeholders. In Nepali language, it is
called “Nagarik Samaj”. It works as a mouth piece of people taking “their voice, choice
and right”to the government.
The main features of civil society are as follows:

i. It raises voice for the protection and promotion of people’s right.
ii. It unites people to fight against any breach of law.

iii. It warns the wrong doers, voice against the law breakers, prevents injustice and
assists the government on its functioning.
iv. It is different than the government but concerned with the function of the
government.
v. It helps to check, monitor and restrain the misuse of power by the political
authorities or any power groups.
vi. It ensures the sustainable peace and infrastructural development.
vii. It pressurizes the government to carry out public service properly.

viii. It stands against the social problems, evils or any sort of exploitation.

The civil society comprises of organizations or institutions, such as advocacy groups,
community groups, self registered charities, NGOs, women’s organizations, youth
club, trade, union, professional association and many other social organization. It
puts pressures on the government for the diplomatic solution of border encroachment.
It makes people active and makes them aware of social evils. It encourages people to
serve the government and maintain peace law and order.

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