GS3 · 10 marks · 150 words

India's welfare scheme has undergone a shift from an input-based approach to outcome-based empowerment with the maxim of “no person left behind”. In light of the above statement, discuss how this change in the approach of the government has fostered inclusive growth.

Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025

Inclusive GrowthPlanning and Resource MobilisationIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation

Syllabus: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.

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Raghav JhunjhunwalaAIR 4 · CSE 2025 · 153 wordsTheir whole copy

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The older Input based approach focussed more upon size of govt. outlays for the scheme. current approach focusses more on outcomes (transformation).

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Fostering Inclusive Devt

  1. Financial Inclusion Ex: JDY → over 50 cr. Bank A/c → women beneficiaries greater than men → Rural areas benefit more → Financial umbrella (Insu. Credit etc.)

  2. Ujjuala Yojana clean cooking fuel availability → Involvement of NGOs like 'Social Cops' to curb corruption.

  3. PM-VISHWAKARMA → skill development of Artisan, generally uncatered section

  4. PM-SVANidhi ; etc → street vendors ; self employment → over ₹10,000 support

  5. LiFE approach ; focus upon sustainability to ensure 'Intergenerational Equity'

  6. Accessible India Campaign, Right of PwD Act, 2016, etc.

WAY AHEAD → Using technology → Social Audits → community centricity (Ex: Drone DIDI)

Close · a summary

Thus, the philosophy of 'Antodaya' i.e. welfare of person in the last position is critical to ensure 'Sarvodaya' (growth of all).

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