Question

Mention briefly about various anti-poverty measures taken up by the government

Answer 1

1. Sampoorna Gramin Rozgar Yojana

Aim- Providing shelter for all in rural areas.

2. Food For Work Programme

Introduced in-2000-01

Aim- Enhancing food security through wage employment.

3. Jawahar Rozgar Yojana

Aim- To generate meaningful employment opportunities in rural areas.

Revamped in-1999

Now it became a programme for the creation of rural economic infrastructure.

4. Integrated Rural Development Programme

Introduced in-1978-79

Aim- Providing assistance to the rural poor in  the form of subsidy.