Social Safety Nets and Poverty Alleviation Deficits

‘Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty is still existing.’ Explain by giving reasons.

‘Poverty Alleviation Programmes in India remain mere show pieces until and unless they are backed by political will’. Discuss Poverty Alleviation with reference to the performance of the major poverty alleviation programmes in India.

Hunger and Poverty are the biggest challenges for good governance in India still today. Evaluate how far successive governments have progressed in dealing with these humongous problems. Suggest measures for improvement.

There is a growing divergence in the relationship between poverty and hunger in India. The shrinking of social expenditure by the government is forcing the poor to spend more on Non- Poverty vs Hunger) Food essential items squeezing their food – budget.- Elucidate.