{"id":85607,"date":"2026-02-02T17:31:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T12:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=85607"},"modified":"2026-02-05T12:28:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T06:58:33","slug":"zero-poverty-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/zero-poverty-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Zero Poverty Programme, Objectives, Features, Key Details"},"content":{"rendered":"

The <\/span>Zero Poverty Programme<\/b> is a major social welfare initiative launched by the <\/span>Government of Uttar Pradesh<\/b> with the aim of eliminating extreme poverty and ensuring inclusive development. The programme is named after <\/span>Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar<\/b>, reflecting his vision of educational, social, and economic upliftment of the poor and marginalized sections of society.<\/span><\/p>\n

The scheme focuses on identifying families who are still deprived of basic facilities and connecting them with all government welfare schemes through a structured and technology-driven approach.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Zero Poverty?<\/b><\/h2>\n

“The Zero Poverty Programme directly supports ‘SDG 1 – No Poverty’. It means a situation where no individual or family is deprived of basic human needs such as housing, sanitation, clean drinking water, electricity, healthcare, and livelihood opportunities.”<\/span><\/p>\n

In Uttar Pradesh, the concept of Zero Poverty emphasizes holistic empowerment, where welfare benefits are combined with skill development and employment support so that families can achieve long-term self-reliance rather than depending only on subsidies.<\/span><\/p>\n

What does SDG 1 (No Poverty) aim to achieve?<\/b><\/h2>\n

SDG 1, “No Poverty,” is the first of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, aimed at ending poverty in all its forms everywhere by 2030.<\/span><\/p>\n

It focuses on eradicating extreme poverty, defined by the international poverty line, and<\/span><\/p>\n

Reducing vulnerability through social protection systems, access to basic services, and equal rights to resources.<\/span><\/p>\n

Zero Poverty Programme Objectives<\/b><\/h2>\n

The main objectives of the Zero Poverty Programme are:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • To ensure that no person in Uttar Pradesh is deprived of basic facilities<\/span><\/li>\n
  • To link <\/span>poor and marginalized communities<\/b> with all eligible government schemes<\/span><\/li>\n
  • To identify <\/span>20-25 deprived families in every Gram Panchayat<\/b><\/li>\n
  • To include <\/span>14-15 lakh families<\/b> in the <\/span>first phase<\/b> of the scheme<\/span><\/li>\n
  • To promote <\/span>educational, social, and economic upliftment<\/b> in line with Dr. Ambedkar\u2019s philosophy<\/span><\/li>\n
  • To provide special focus on <\/span>historically disadvantaged and vulnerable communities<\/b><\/li>\n
  • To support the state\u2019s broader goal of <\/span>zero poverty through skill development and employment<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Zero Poverty Programme Features<\/b><\/h2>\n

    The Zero Poverty Programme adopts a multi-dimensional approach to eradicate poverty by combining welfare delivery, skill development, and digital governance.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Identification of Deprived Families:<\/b> 20-25 families in every Gram Panchayat who are still deprived of basic facilities are identified.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Welfare Scheme Coverage:<\/b> Families receive benefits under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, toilets, drinking water, electricity, LPG connections, Ayushman Bharat health cards, and pension schemes.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Focus on Vulnerable Communities:<\/b> Special priority is given to Musahar, Tharu, Vantangiya, Kol, Buksa, Chero, Gond, and Saharia communities.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Skill Development:<\/b> Guaranteed skill training is provided to heads of poor families in seven focus areas, including hospitality services and language skills, enhancing employability.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Community Sanitation Support:<\/b> Committees maintaining Gram Panchayat community toilets receive regular monthly honorarium for sustainability.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Digital Infrastructure:<\/b> Central portal (<\/span>Zero-poverty.in<\/b>) and department microsites facilitate coordination, while apps like <\/span>Mop-Up<\/b> and <\/span>Rishta<\/b> monitor beneficiary identification and DBT\/benefit flows.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Feedback Mechanism:<\/b> Alerts and voice-based feedback collection ensure participation even from remote areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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