Question

Describe the current government strategy of poverty alleviation.

Answer 1

The current government strategy of poverty alleviation is based on two main pillars:

1. Promotion of economic growth
2. Targetted anti-poverty programs

1. Promotion of economic growth:

• India's economic growth has gained momentum since 1980 and from then it becomes one of the fastest in the world.
• The growth rate almost doubled from the year 1970 to 1980-1990.
• The higher growth rate has significantly helped in the reduction of poverty.
• Economic growth strengthens people to help them to get rid of poverty.

2. Targetted anti-poverty programs

• National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005(NREGA).
• National Food to Work Act 2004(NFWP).
• Prime Minister Rojgar Yojana 1993.
• Antyoday Anna Yojana.