Poverty in India — Economics STD 11 Commerce / Arts — Question
Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 Commerce / ArtsEconomicsPoverty in India4 Marks
Question
Population control is the only measure to eradicate poverty.
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Answer
No, I do not agree with the statement. Policy measures undertaken for the eradication of poverty are as follows:
Agriculture: Providing minimum support prices for selected crops and providing cheaper credit facilities to farmers are the measures taken to ensure stable agricultural income to farmers.
Rural works: New employment is created for labours of rural areas by way of construction of roads, irrigation projects, etc.
Rural industrialization: To increase the income of people living in rural areas, employment is created by promoting small-scale and cottage industries.
Minimum wages: In 1948, the Minimum Wages Act was passed to provide fair wages to laborers and workers of industrial and agricultural areas.
Besides these, there are many other causes like:
Public distribution system
Nationalization of banks
Progressive tax measures
Free Education
Affordable housing
Health Facilities
Skill development and self-employment.
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