Setu Foundation is a NGO in noida dedicated to improving the lives of children. We seek for education of the girl child, women empowerment, quality education, skill development programs and health and rehabilitation.

1. Role and Functions of NGOs
NGOs are non-governmental organization that operate independently
of governmental oversight. They are nonprofit organisations that
promote social welfare. They serve as a bridge between the government
and the general public. These groups are typically filled with people
who cannot perceive the suffering of others yet desire to improve the
world for everyone. NGOs take up these concerns and deal with them
with the highest attention when various issues cannot reach the
Government in power or when some issues are disregarded by the
Government. These organisations allow anyone to join and allow
anyone to leave at any time. NGOs also have their own selection
criteria and guidelines.
These bodies are also referred to as voluntary functioning bodies
because of this. They are recognised based on the work they do and the
level at which they function. Depending on their work, they are
categorised as
Service-Oriented NGOs,
Charity Oriented NGOs,
Empowerment Oriented NGOs and
Participation Oriented NGOs.
NGOs’ roles and duties in the Indian context:

2. In order to advance and advance society, NGOs have brought about a
variety of social reforms. These groups work to benefit humanity and
other noble causes. Let’s talk about some of the key roles that the
various NGOs have played:
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1) Improving government performance: One of the key tasks of
NGOs is to make sure that the government responds to citizen
concerns and finds solutions, increasing its accountability. By
supplying research teams, NGOs also contribute ideas and their
knowledge in areas connected to government policy-making. The

3. Environmental Protection Act of 1986 and the Right to Education Act
of 2009 are only two of the nation’s ground-breaking laws.
2) Serving as a social mediator: Religion, superstitions, beliefs,
and practises have a big impact on Indian society. NGOs serve as social
mediators at various levels of society to bring about the necessary
change in the behavioural and social attitudes that are prevalent there.
They raise awareness among people and serve as the voice of the
underprivileged and voiceless.
3) Promoting communication: To promote communication, NGOs
operate on two different levels. One is at the top level, where NGOs
advise the government about the requirements, skills, and pursuits of
the local populace. As opposed to this, they operate at a lower level
where individuals are informed and educated about the policies and
initiatives of the Government.
4) Acting as a pressure group: They also work to mobilise
opposition to various government policies and initiatives by acting as a
pressure organisation. By holding the government responsible, they
also enable the underprivileged, such as Farmers, STs, SCs, and others,
to get decent services.
5) Fostering Community Engagement: NGOs support and
facilitate the participation of underserved communities and aid in the
preservation of varied populations’ cultural traditions.

4. 6) Women’s Empowerment: It is unavoidable that NGOs play a
part in the empowerment of women. They have been battling nonstop
for issues including employment, reducing female foeticide, etc. in
addition to social ills like Sati, dowry, cruelty, etc. The Setu
foundation, Eklavya, Sewa, and other NGOs have all been working to
promote gender equality as much as they can.
7) Utilizing Local Resources: Natural disasters and environmental
risks are caused by overuse of natural resources. In order to prevent
the depletion of natural resources, NGOs monitor this specific area.
8) Providing Education: Training, and Technical Support: Non-
governmental organisations (NGOs) offer education, training, and
technical assistance to volunteers, other NGOs, and those in need.
Later, the skilled NGOs offer their assistance to the Government.
9) Closing the gap: NGOs reach out to the groups of individuals that
government programmes frequently ignore. For instance, assistance
was given to migrant workers during the Covid-19 crisis. In addition to
this, NGOs are involved in projects related to research, education,
healthcare, legal aid, gender concerns, and human and labour rights.