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Why Poverty Persists in India Despite Multiple Government Programmes

Introduction Since Independence, poverty eradication has remained one of India’s foremost development priorities. Successive governments have launched numerous schemes—ranging from employment generation and food security to housing, education, and direct benefit transfers—with the explicit aim of uplifting the poor. Landmark initiatives such as the Public Distribution System (PDS), Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act…

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Primary Health Infrastructure and Welfare State

Primary Health Infrastructure and Welfare State

Introduction Health is not merely the absence of disease; it is a foundational pillar of human well-being, social justice, and economic progress. In a welfare state, providing accessible and affordable healthcare to citizens is considered a moral imperative, rooted in the principles of equity, dignity, and social responsibility. However, in the contemporary development discourse, health—particularly…

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