Author name: Varsha Verma

Anti-poverty programs are primarily conceptualized and funded by the Central Government, which establishes criteria for allocation among States and, in some instances, within States. The actual execution is delegated to State government agencies, guided by specific directives. However, these programs exhibit several flaws: Inadequate Financial Limits: The centrally determined financial limits for investment in various […]

Poverty poses a multi-dimensional challenge in India that requires urgent attention. The government has implemented a three-dimensional poverty removal program, addressing economic growth, beneficiary-oriented programs, and the provision of basic amenities. The following measures have been taken: Economic Growth: Increasing the rate of economic growth is seen as a strategy to alleviate poverty through the