What are sectional interest groups? Describe their functioning. (CBSE 2011, 2016)

1. Sectional interest groups seek to promote the interests of a particular section or group of society. For example – trade unions, business associations and professional bodies of teachers, lawyers, doctors etc.

2. These groups play an important role in creating awareness about their problems, aims and goals in society through various ways such as public demonstrations, rallies etc.

3. Sectional interest groups are only concerned about the betterment and well being of their members, and not the society in general.

NOTE – Sectional interest groups functioning in a democracy are called ‘sectional’ because they specifically represent a particular section of the society.