Question

Many programs to alleviate poverty have been launched by the Government of

India. Discuss any five.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

The poverty alleviation programmes in India can be categorized based on whether it is targeted for rural areas or urban areas. Most of the programmes are designed to target rural poverty as prevalence of poverty is high in rural areas. Also targeting poverty is challenging in rural areas due to various geographic and infrastructure limitations. The programmes can be mainly grouped into 1) Wage employment programmes 2) Self-employment programmes 3) Food security programmes 4) Social security programmes 5) Urban poverty alleviation programmes.

The five year plans immediately after independence tried to focus on poverty alleviation through sectoral programmes.

Contents

1 Jawahar Gram Samridhi Yojana (JGSY)

2 National Old Age Pension Scheme (NOAPS)

3 National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS)

4 National Maternity Benefit Scheme

5 Annapurna

6 Integrated Rural Development Program(IRDP)

7 Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awaas Yojana