Panel wants survey to identify the urban poor
The Administrative Reforms Commission has recommended a nationwide survey of the urban poor so that they can avail benefits under all poverty alleviation programmes.
By PTI |
NEW DELHI: The Administrative Reforms Commission has recommended a nationwide survey of the urban poor so that they can avail benefits under all poverty alleviation programmes.
The Commission in its report "Local Governance" noted that poverty was a "pernicious and distressing feature" and in urban areas it is "excruciatingly visible."
"An exhaustive survey to identify the urban poor should be carried out within one year," the Commission said, recommending a "door to door" survey.
"The urban poor so identified may be issued multi-utility identity cards for availing benefits under all poverty alleviation programmes," the Commission said.
After identifying the urban poor through surveys, a mission mode approach would need to be adopted for alleviating urban poverty in a time bound and systematic manner.
"That the eradication of the poverty should receive the topmost priority of urban local bodies cannot be over-emphasised," the Commission in its report said.
Citing reasons, the report pointed out that development of the society "would be skewed" if large section lived in abject poverty.
The daily struggle of urban poor to earn livelihood prevents them from participating in a meaningful way in the decision making process and results in silencing their voice, it said.
"Incidence of poverty translates into deprivation, minimised role in decision making," the report said.
The thrust of the urban poverty alleviation programmes should focus on enhancing their skills, the Commission said.
The Commission in its report "Local Governance" noted that poverty was a "pernicious and distressing feature" and in urban areas it is "excruciatingly visible."
"An exhaustive survey to identify the urban poor should be carried out within one year," the Commission said, recommending a "door to door" survey.
"The urban poor so identified may be issued multi-utility identity cards for availing benefits under all poverty alleviation programmes," the Commission said.
After identifying the urban poor through surveys, a mission mode approach would need to be adopted for alleviating urban poverty in a time bound and systematic manner.
"That the eradication of the poverty should receive the topmost priority of urban local bodies cannot be over-emphasised," the Commission in its report said.
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Citing reasons, the report pointed out that development of the society "would be skewed" if large section lived in abject poverty.
The daily struggle of urban poor to earn livelihood prevents them from participating in a meaningful way in the decision making process and results in silencing their voice, it said.
"Incidence of poverty translates into deprivation, minimised role in decision making," the report said.
The thrust of the urban poverty alleviation programmes should focus on enhancing their skills, the Commission said.
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