Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
3. Account for India’s strides in providing basic necessities since independence. Discuss the challenges in provisioning basic necessities before it. (250 words)
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The article explains that India has done well to reduce poverty. Policy must now aim at improving education, enhancing skills rather than giving freebies.
Key Demand of the question:
One must account for India’s strides in providing basic necessities since independence. Discuss the challenges in provisioning basic necessities before it.
Directive:
Account – Weigh up to what extent something is true. Persuade the reader of your argument by citing relevant research but also remember to point out any flaws and counter- arguments as well. Conclude by stating clearly how far you are in agreement with the original proposition.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start with some key facts highlighting the context of the question.
Body:
From more than 70% poor in 1947, the head-count ratio (HCR) of poverty in India dropped to 21.9% in 2011, as per the erstwhile Planning Commission’s estimates based on the Tendulkar poverty line.
Start the discussion with the efforts made by India in the lines of reduction of poverty, illiteracy, food security etc.
Secondly, talk about the challenges in provisioning basic necessities.
Present the current context.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
