Discuss the causes behind failure of poverty alleviation programmes.
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Poverty Alleyiation Programmes could not succeed due to:
- Lack of Resources: Resources allocated to different programmes were far less than required keeping in mind the magnitude of poverty.
- Lack of Proper implementation: Due to corruption, lack of training, pressure from local leaders, and lack of awareness amongst the beneficiary group, these programmes were not properly implemented.
- Lack of Active participation of Beneficiary Group: Poor people did not actively participate in the implementation of these programmes.
- Lack of Infrastructure: Infrastructure required for implementation of these programmes was lacking in the economy.
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