Topic: Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
4) Provide for a detailed critical assessment of poverty alleviation programmes of the country so far.(250 words)
Why this question:
The question is straightforward and is about discussing the poverty alleviation programs of the country.
Key demand of the question:
One must discuss the successes and failures of the poverty alleviation programmes till date.
Directive:
Critically analyze – When asked to analyze, you have to examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them as a whole in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin with brief introduction on the timeline of various poverty alleviation programmes.
Body:
Explain that despite various strategies to alleviate poverty, hunger, malnourishment, illiteracy and lack of basic amenities continue to be a common feature in many parts of India. Though the policy towards poverty alleviation has evolved in a progressive manner, over the last five and a half decades, it has not undergone any radical transformation.
List down few successful programmes, discuss their relevance etc.
Discuss what needs to be done.
Conclusion:
Conclude by reasserting that policies to alleviate poverty need to be multipronged in approach.
