”Addressing poverty in India necessitates a dual approach that combines income-enhancing policies with a strong focus on improving nutritional outcomes.” Discuss this statement with reference to various government initiatives aimed at achieving these objectives.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger
Topic: Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger
Q4. ”Addressing poverty in India necessitates a dual approach that combines income-enhancing policies with a strong focus on improving nutritional outcomes.” Discuss this statement with reference to various government initiatives aimed at achieving these objectives. (250 words)
- •*Difficulty level: Moderate
- •Reference: Insights on India*
Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of GS paper-2. Key Demand of the Question: Analyze how addressing poverty in India requires a combination of income-enhancing policies and nutritional interventions. Structure of the Answer: Introduction: Define poverty and its multidimensional nature in India. Introduce the need for both income-enhancing policies and nutritional improvement. Body: First part: Need to prioritise nutritional outcomes Second part: Income-Enhancing Policies: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), Skill India Mission: Third part: Focus on Nutritional Outcomes Public Distribution System (PDS), Poshan Abhiyan, Mid-Day Meal Scheme Conclusion: Summarize the importance of a dual approach to achieve sustainable poverty alleviation in India.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of GS paper-2.
Key Demand of the Question:
Analyze how addressing poverty in India requires a combination of income-enhancing policies and nutritional interventions.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:
Define poverty and its multidimensional nature in India. Introduce the need for both income-enhancing policies and nutritional improvement.
Body:
First part: Need to prioritise nutritional outcomes
Second part: Income-Enhancing Policies:
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), Skill India Mission:
Third part: Focus on Nutritional Outcomes
Public Distribution System (PDS), Poshan Abhiyan, Mid-Day Meal Scheme
Conclusion:
Summarize the importance of a dual approach to achieve sustainable poverty alleviation in India.