Question
What are public interest pressure groups? Describe their functioning.
Solution
The groups which seek to promote the interest of the general people rather than a particular section are termed as public interest group. They are also called promotional groups because they promote collective rather than selective good.
Functions of public interest groups are as follows:-
- They take up issues relating to common people.
- The members of the organization may not benefit from the issue.
- They promote collective good.
