• Pressure Groups: These are organized groups that aim to influence public policy. They advocate for specific interests and try to persuade policymakers to adopt their viewpoints. Examples include:

  • ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India): Represents the interests of the Indian business community.
  • Indian Trade Union Congress (INTUC) : As a major trade union federation, INTUC represents the interests of workers.
  • CITU (Centre of Indian Trade Unions): A major trade union federation in India representing the interests of workers.

• Durbar Kur: This refers to a traditional village council in the Khasi Hills of Meghalaya. It's a local governing body with its own set of rules and customs, not a pressure group seeking to influence government policies at a larger level.

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