Rural Poverty Alleviation in India

Rural Poverty Alleviation in India Context and Importance The Ministry of Rural Development recently showcased the progress of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), a flagship initiative aimed at eliminating poverty in rural India by ensuring affordable housing and improving living conditions. The scheme aims to reduce rural poverty and move towards creating "poverty-free village

World Malaria Report 2024

World Malaria Report 2024 India's remarkable progress in reducing malaria cases and deaths has been highlighted in the World Malaria Report 2024 by the World Health Organization (WHO). The report shows that between 2017 and 2023, India made significant strides in malaria control, with the aim of achieving a malaria-free status by 2030 and eliminating all indigenous cases by 2027. What is

India’s stubborn income poverty problem

Context: Declining multidimensional poverty is good news but income poverty, which has remained defiantly high for the last five years, must be fixed. Progressing Indian economy: NSO estimates GDP growth at 7.3%, Sensex crosses 72,000, and foreign exchange reserves exceed $620 billion. Inflation contained within RBI's desired band of 4 plus/minus 2 percent. India has achieved a re