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NAUSHEENAIR 9· 2023

Question Q.8GS2GS2

Analyse the statement in light of recent developments.

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Introduction

The synopsis of rural poverty alleviation has become the victim of fiscal apathy.

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Main Body

MGNREGA is based on the provision of adequate livelihood inherent under right to life (Article 21). MGNREGA - the synonym of rural poverty alleviation. MGNREGA and poverty alleviation: (1) Providing 100 days of assured employment. (2) Dealing with uncertainties in labour market and agriculture, eg. Provision of 100 days during COVID. (3) Dealing with delays in providing jobs, eg. Compensation after 15 days of registration. (4) Wage-linked to CPI AL.

Victim of fiscal apathy: (1) Reduction in the allocation under budget 2024. (2) Corruption in MGNREGA wages, eg. Po/a singhal case of Jharkhand. (3) Linking MGNREGA wages with Aadhar have raised considerable delays. (4) The provisional jogging - prevents adequate allocation to rightful labours. However, ES 2023 has pointed out that 53% of work under personal land use which points to its inclusive nature.

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Diagram

Mind map with MGNREGA at center connecting to poverty alleviation, showing 4 numbered points about employment provision, dealing with uncertainties, delays, and wage linkage

Topper

NAUSHEEN

AIR 92023

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger

Paradox of Poverty

Fiscal apathy and rural poverty

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