Poverty Alleviation Programmes in India

Economics ⇒ Poverty and Inequality

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Describe the impact of leakages and corruption on poverty alleviation programmes.

Describe the role of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in poverty alleviation.

Describe the role of skill development in poverty alleviation.

Explain how the Mid-Day Meal Scheme contributes to poverty alleviation.

Explain the concept of 'inclusive growth' in the context of poverty alleviation.

Explain the importance of community participation in the success of poverty alleviation programmes.

Explain the importance of monitoring and evaluation in poverty alleviation programmes.

Explain the main features of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY).

Which of the following is a centrally sponsored scheme for urban poverty alleviation? (1) NRLM (2) SJSRY (3) MGNREGA (4) PMAY-G

Which of the following is a direct benefit transfer scheme aimed at reducing leakages in welfare programmes? (1) PMAY (2) DBT (3) MGNREGA (4) NRLM

Which of the following is a housing scheme for the rural poor? (1) PMAY-U (2) PMAY-G (3) SJSRY (4) NRLM

Which of the following is a key component of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)? (1) Old Age Pension (2) Free Education (3) Skill Training (4) Wage Employment

Fill in the blank: The ________ Act, 2005, provides a legal guarantee for employment to rural households in India.

Fill in the blank: The ________ aims to provide pension to widows, elderly, and disabled persons below the poverty line.

Fill in the blank: The ________ system distributes essential commodities like rice, wheat, and sugar at subsidized rates to the poor.

Fill in the blank: The ________ was launched in 1975 as the first major wage employment programme in India.

True or False: All poverty alleviation programmes in India are implemented only by the central government.

True or False: The main focus of poverty alleviation programmes has shifted from income generation to asset creation and empowerment.

True or False: The National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) aims to promote self-employment and organization of rural poor.

True or False: The Public Distribution System (PDS) is a food security programme that also helps in poverty alleviation.