Question

Discuss the causes behind the failure of poverty alleviation programmes.

Answer 1

Poverty Alleviation Programmes could not succeed due to:

(a) Lack of resources: Resources allocated to different programmes were far less than required keeping in mind the magnitude of poverty.

(b) Lack of proper implementation: Due to corruption, lack of training, pressure from local leader, and lack of awareness amongst the beneficiary group, these programmes were not properly implemented.

(c) Lack of active participation of beneficiary group: Poor people did not actively participate in the implementation of these programmes.

(d) Lack of infrastructure: Infrastructure required for implementation of these programmes was lacking in the economy.