Introduction:

It may be defined as the inability to secure the minimum consumption requirement for life health and efficiency. Poverty in India has been defined as the situation in which an individual fields to earn income sufficient to buy minimum means of subsistence. The measures to remove poverty are.

Measures to remove poverty in India:

1. Acceleration of economic growth: The greater the economic growth rate, the larger are generally the employment opportunities and the expansion in employment opportunities will help in the removal of poverty. First and foremost in order to remove poverty the government and the planning commission have tried to accelerate economic growth.
2. Land reforms: landform measures such as abolition of zamindari system, security of tenant, fixation of fair rents, fixation of ceiling on land holdings and the distribution of surplus land amount small and landless farmers undertaken by the government have also help to reduce rural poverty.
3. Incentive for labor using industries: The government provide incentive like tax concession and subsidies to the industries which employee more labor to encourage the industrialist who restraints themselves from going for capital intensive technology. With this cottage and small scale industry being labor intensive created large employment opportunities and thus helps in the removal of property. thus the rural industrialization provided regular income to the disguised unemployed and helped to reduce rural poverty.
4. Provision of common services and social security: The state spends large amount on the provision of 5 common services like education, medical aid facilities etc. to the masses of population and the social security to industrial labor in the form of benefits to sickness, disablement, old age, unemployment, maternity, provident fund, insurance benefit etc. to rise the consumption standards of the poor sections to relieve them from poverty.
5. Fair price shop:  A network of fair price shop setup in rural areas where the necessaries of life like food grains, cloth, edible oil, sugar Etc. are made available to the weaker section of societies at subsidized or controlled rate to ameliorate their poverty.
6. Enhancing Access to Quality Education: Improving the quality of education at all levels and ensuring it is accessible to all, especially in rural and underdeveloped areas, can empower people with the skills and knowledge needed for better employment opportunities. Also Promoting vocational training and skill development programs can help improve the employability of youth in both urban and rural sectors.
7. Employment Generation Programs: Promoting job creation through public works programs like Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act ensures that rural households have access to a minimum of 100 days of wage employment each year. Boosting job creation in sectors like manufacturing, agriculture, and service industries can offer sustainable employment opportunities for a large workforce.
8. Agricultural Development: Since a large part of India’s population is engaged in agriculture, investment in agricultural infrastructure (irrigation, storage facilities, roads) and promoting modern farming techniques can increase productivity and income for rural farmers. Providing subsidies, crop insurance, and minimum support prices (MSP) can help protect farmers from market fluctuations and losses due to natural calamities.
9. Social Security and Welfare Schemes: Expanding and effectively implementing social welfare schemes like Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (housing for all), Midday Meal Scheme, and Public Distribution System (PDS) ensures that basic needs like housing, food, and nutrition are met for vulnerable populations. Enhancing old-age pensions, disability benefits, and other forms of social security can provide a safety net for the most vulnerable sections of society.
10. Improving Infrastructure: Investing in infrastructure development, including better roads, electricity, sanitation, particularly in rural and underdeveloped regions, can boost economic activity and access to markets. Expanding access to clean drinking water and sanitation through programs like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan will help improve public health and productivity.
11. Gender equality in education, employment, and access to resources can lift entire families out of poverty. Empowering women through self-help groups, access to credit, and employment can have a positive ripple effect.
12. Controlling Population Growth: Promoting family planning programs and ensuring widespread awareness about birth control methods can help in managing population growth, which is crucial for economic sustainability and poverty alleviation. In addition to rural poverty, focusing on slum development and providing affordable housing, better urban services, and access to employment opportunities in cities can alleviate the growing issue of urban poverty.

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