International Day for ”Eradication of Poverty.”

October 18, 2022

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed on 17th October and the theme for this year is “Dignity for All in Practice”.
The history of observation of this day can be traced back to 17th October 1987. On that day, over a hundred thousand people gathered at the Trocadéro in Paris and proclaimed that poverty is a violation of human rights and to ensure that these rights are respected.
Since then, every year people gather on the 17th of October to renew their commitment and show their solidarity with the poor. It was recognized by the UN General Assembly on 22 December 1992.
To alleviate poverty, as a part of sustainable development goals, the Government of India have introduced many schemes in the last few years.
Launched in 2014, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana aims the unbanked poor. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, launched in 2015, facilitates insurance policies for society’s underprivileged sections.
Through Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, the government aims to distribute LPG connections to women below the poverty line. Likewise, there are schemes like Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, Solar Charkha Mission, Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan, and many others for the welfare of the poor.
The central government’s Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act was lauded by the world bank as a ‘stellar example of rural development.