Poverty alleviation schemes in Himachal Pradesh: An critical review

Abstract

Poverty alleviation has been a primary focus of various government schemes in India, with particular emphasis on rural areas where poverty is most prevalent. In Himachal Pradesh, a predominantly rural state, the implementation and effectiveness of such schemes are crucial for improving the socio-economic conditions of its population. National Rural Livelihood Mission and The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is one of the flagship programs aimed at enhancing the livelihood security of people in rural areas by guaranteeing 100 days of wage-employment in a financial year to a rural household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work. The present study focuses on the state's development process's poverty alleviation initiatives, economic growth, their suitable performance, and the income that exists for people and families.