Question

Explain some measures which have been taken by the government to remove poverty

Answer 1

Several poverty alleviation programmes have been launched by the central government for the rural poor, comprising small and marginal farmers, landless labourers and rural artisans. Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP)
Training Rural Youth for Self-Employment (TRYSEM)
Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas (DWCRA)
National Rural Employment Programme (NREP)
Rural Landless Employment Guarantee Programme (RLEGP)
Jawahar Rozgar Yojana (JRY)

Answer 2

The government should become more accountable, carry out labour and land reforms, ensure higher credit flow to rural India and improve education to bring down poverty in India, according to a study carried out by London School of Economics.

 Plans to reduce poverty levels and bridge the gaps in distribution of wealth have been a part of the Government’s policy since India got its independence. Some of the initial programs concentrated on making the poor self sufficient with respect to basic necessities like food. Immediately after independence, making food grains available to all residents at controlled prices was an important part of poverty reduction programs.  Employment opportunities, agricultural development, primary education and good infrastructure are some of the objectives of programs designed by the Government. National Rural Employment Programs, Rural Landless Employment Guarantee Program, and Jawahar Rojgar Yojna are some of the programs introduced by the Indian Government.