Question

What were the welfare measures adopted by Ashoka?

Answer 1

For Ashoka, the citizen were just like his own children. The well-being of his children was his responsibility. He took a number of measures to promote welfare of his citizen. Some of these are as follows:

1. Good roads were built and trees were planted on both sides of the roads.

2. Rest-houses were constructed for travellers, along the roads.

3. A large number of wells were dug.

4. Hospitals, for both people and animals, were constructed.