Write some measures to remove poverty in India.
Following steps should be taken to remove poverty in India:
1. Creation of employment opportunities : There should be greater encouragement to small scale industries in rural areas, poultry farming, dairy farming and piggeries should be developed.
2. Population control : Population growth is a hinderance in overcoming the problem of population.
3. Economic development : There should be improvement in agriculture and industries.4. Provision of minimum needs : The government should provide water, housing, sanitation, other facilities.
5. Removal of economic inequalities : The government should encourage small industries and agriculture. It should give incentives to industries in rural areas. The taxation policy should be progressive
Critically examine the mechanism used by the government to estimate the number of poor.
What are the causes of poverty in India?
When you visit a village, you notice that many people are looking for work and their living conditions are poor. The roads are in bad conditions. There is no safe drinking water. What will you do?
What are the various policies and programmes towards poverty alleviation of the government?
