"Universal Basic Income (UBI) is a viable solution to eradicate extreme poverty in India." Critically discuss the statement.
Main Body
According to UNDP, 28 crore people in India are under extreme poverty who are multi-dimensionally poor. Economic Survey in 2016 suggested Universal Basic Income for eradication of poverty in India. UBI is a certain amount of monthly money given to all citizens of country by government. Positives of UBI in poverty reduction: (1) Direct income support will make people buy food for themselves (Analytic send)
d Dependency trap called 'aid curse': citizens will become dependent on state for survival. e Need for capacity building to overcome multi-dimensional poverty which include education, health and standard of living. Suggestions for eradicate extreme poverty: (1) Rationalised UBI like BROGIT model. (2) Investment in health and education, skill building. (3) Targeted Mission: 'Zero Hunger SDG-1 by 2030'. (4) Capability Approach: DAY-NRLM, SHG formation. "Poverty is the worst form of violence" - Gandhi.
Conclusion
The candidate emphasizes that while UBI has merit, targeted investments in human capital development, coupled with capability-building approaches and specific missions to address malnutrition and food security, are more effective solutions to eradicate extreme poverty in India.
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Vicious cycle of growth showing UBI at center connected to Revenue grant, Food & health, Economy contributes, and Productivity increase
VIVEK SINGH
Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections - Performance, Mechanisms, Laws and Institutions
Poverty and Social Security
Universal Basic Income
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analytical and conclusive
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