Which circumstances compelled the government to start targeted anti-poverty programmes? Mention the names of any two such programmes.
Following circumstances compelled the government to start targeted anti-poverty programmes
(i) Since the poor are not able to take advantage
from the opportunities created for them, the growth in the agriculture sector is much below expectations.
(ii) In agriculture sector, large number of poor people are employed, therefore, the need for targeted anti-poverty programmes was felt.
Such programmes are as follows
Nationaj-Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005
National Employment Guarantee Funds
National Food for Work Programme PMRY, SGSY, PMGY or AAY