Question

There are various schemes launched by the Indian Government to eradicate poverty directly or indirectly.

(i) Mention any four anti-poverty programmes launched by the government to eradicate poverty.

(ii) What goals can be added to improve the result of these anti-poverty programmes?

Answer 1

(i) Various schemes run by the Indian Government to eradicate poverty directly or indirectly are:

(a) National Food for Work Programme

(b) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

(c) National Social Assistance Programme

(d) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

(ii) Goals that can be added to improve the result of these anti-poverty programmes are:

(a) Population control

(b) Creation of new employment opportunities

(c) Education

(d) Proper implementation and right targeting