- Poverty alleviation programmes aim to directly address income deficits, create assets, or provide employment/livelihoods for the poor. - Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP), Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana (PMGAY), and National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) are directly focused on these aspects in rural areas. - Ayushman Bharat is a health-focused scheme providing insurance coverage and primary healthcare access.
Which of the following is not a poverty alleviation programme?
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 5 2023 · Topic: Poverty & Unemployment (Poverty Alleviation Programmes and Schemes (Government initiatives and their effectiveness))
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