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NATIONAL SOCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME (NSAP) Why in the News? Study Findings: A study commissioned by the Ministry of Rural Development found that the Centre’s contribution under National Social Assistance Programme has lost nearly 45% real value due to inflation, requiring ex post facto analysis of policy effectiveness. Static Pension: Pension amounts under major NSAP schemes …
Read MoreMGNREGS WITNESSED DECLINE IN SCALE AND EMPLOYMENT IN 2025-26 Why in the News? A report by the NREGA Sangharsh Morcha and LibTech India found a sharp decline in the scale and reach of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGS) during 2025-26. The findings come ahead of the proposed implementation of the Viksit Bharat …
Read MoreWage Policy Failures Undermine Rural Employment Guarantee Schemes Syllabus: GS-2:Poverty, Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Relating to Development GS-3: EmploymentGrowth & Development Why in the News ? The debate around MGNREGA and the proposed VB-GRAM G Act has intensified, focusing on employment generation. However, a critical concern—wage determination and stagnation—has been overlooked. Persistently low and …
Read MoreIndia’s Universal Basic Income Syllabus GS 2: Government Policies and interventions Why in the News? Recently, growing inequality, automation-led job losses, and welfare delivery inefficiencies have renewed discussions on implementing a Universal Basic Income (UBI) in India, offering direct unconditional cash transfers to every citizen irrespective of income or occupation. Introduction India stands at a …
Read MoreWORLD BANK: 5.75% INDIANS LIVE IN EXTREME POVERTY Why in the News? Recent estimates: World Bank’s April 2025 poverty report states 5.75% of Indians are below the global poverty line of $3/day (PPP), highlighting ongoing challenges in global extreme poverty reduction and the persistence of poverty in developing nations. Sharp decline: The percentage of people …
Read MoreTHE INDIA EMPLOYMENT REPORT (IER) 2024 Syllabus: GS 2 : Issues relating to Poverty Focus: This editorial highlights findings from the India Employment Report (IER) 2024 by the Institute for Human Development and the International Labour Organization. It sheds light on the complexities of urban poverty, emphasizing the disparity in employment opportunities, wage inequalities, …
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