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Pressure groups play a vital role in influencing public policy making in India.” Explain how the business associations contribute to public policies. (UPSC GS2 Mains)

Pressure Groups are a group of people organized actively to promote and defend their common interests and influence public policy. They act as the liaison between government and its members.
Role of Pressure Groups

• Promote opportunities for political participation without political party 
• Provide expertise and information to government;  
• Help in expressing views and needs of minority groups which remain unheard  
• Attract the attention of government on important issues  
• Act as safety valve in the democracy to vent out the pressure of people.

Role of Business Associations

• Engaging with the policy makers, government and civil society, influencing policies by way of articulating the views and suggestions of industry. (e.g. – FICCI, CII) 
• Communicate the grievances and demands of various sectors and industries to the government. 
• Conduct workshops, seminars, business meets and conferences to discuss, debate various upcoming and existed policies of the government. 
• Provides a platform for consensus-building and networking on key issues   
• Provide useful and credible research on existing and newer developments in areas such as industrial operations, infrastructure and technology. 
• Provide valuable information on potentials and new developments in foreign trade by studying the trade environment and imports regulations of many foreign countries.