POVERTY IS STILL EXISTING IN INDIA!!!

 UPSC GS MAINS IMPORTANT QUESTION:

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


Several government efforts were made since independence like development of industrial sector, Green revolution, LPG reforms, etc and many programs like MGNREGA, SGSY, NRLM, Mid Day meal Scheme, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna, Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Yojna, etc. were introduced but, still India houses highest number of poor's in the world.  




The main causes of persistence of poverty in India are:


1. Colonial past and lack of understanding the true nature of poverty.

2. Weak and rigid social structure.



3. Population explosion and limited resources.

4. Lack of education and employment opportunities.

5. Weak institutions, corruption and lack of political will.

6. Geographical disparities(eg. North Eastern States).



7. Insurgency and violence.

8. Unproductive education system.

9. GDP contribution of agriculture today is less than 20%, though it provides livelihood to half of population.



10. Rural to urban migration in search of better livelihood.



More efforts need to be made by making these programmes more inclusive and efficient and providing more opportunities of employment, better infrastructure, etc to get rid of poverty in coming years.



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