Explain the possible limitations in the strategy for poverty alleviation adopted by the Government of India.
In short
India's poverty alleviation strategy is limited by fragmented schemes, inconsistent funding, weak institutional capacity, leakages, a narrow focus on monetary benefits and exclusion of marginalised groups. Though multidimensional poverty fell from 29.17% in 2013-14 to 11.28% in 2022-23, 364 million Indians remain multidimensionally poor.
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Fragmented Governance
Schemes like MGNREGA, National Food Security Act, and PDS function in isolation, causing duplication and weak convergence that dilute impact.
Exclusion of Marginalised Groups
Dalits and Adivasis face barriers in accessing PDS due to documentation issues; spatial disparities persist, notably in Rayalaseema, Andhra Pradesh, where drought and underdevelopment exacerbate poverty.
Weak Monitoring
Lack of real-time data limits adaptive policy-making in schemes like National Rural Livelihood Mission, delaying course corrections and reducing effectiveness.
Integrated Governance
Promote convergence of schemes for holistic poverty reduction, e.g., linking Purvodaya and Skill India Digital Platform to address multiple deprivation dimensions simultaneously.
Transparency and Inclusion
Use digital audits and beneficiary tracking to reduce leakages; expand outreach via PM Internship Scheme and Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme to include marginalised groups effectively.
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