UP Aims for ‘Zero Poverty’ Goal | 03 Oct 2024

Why in News?

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister announced a campaign to make Uttar Pradesh the first state in India to achieve zero poverty within a year.

Key Points

• Campaign Objective:
  • Identify and support the poorest families in each gram panchayat to integrate them into the mainstream.
  • Families will receive assistance in:
    • Food and clothing.
    • Quality education.
    • Healthcare services.
    • Housing facilities.
    • Stable income sources.
• Family Identification Process:
  • Targeting the poorest 10-25 families per gram panchayat using a three-tier, transparent selection method:
    • Level 1: Identification through the ‘Mop-up’ mobile app based on criteria such as homelessness, landlessness, reliance on daily wages, and lack of resources.
    • Level 2: Formation of a village-level committee comprising five members (gram pradhan, former gram pradhan, local school headmaster, and representatives from self-help groups).
    • Level 3: Families receive an automated vulnerability rating via a digital system post-committee recommendations.
• Government Schemes Benefits:
  • Eligible families will gain access to various government schemes, including:
    • Ration cards and food supplies from the Department of Food and Civil Supplies.
    • Benefits under housing schemes like Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.
    • Educational support such as school admissions and uniforms.
    • Medical facilities through Ayushman Bharat Insurance and other health initiatives.
  • Integration with schemes from the Labor Department, MNREGA, State Rural Livelihood Mission, and others.
  • Access to skill development initiatives and employment benefits.
  • Collaboration with educational institutions to develop tailored sustainable income plans for identified families.
  • Zero Poverty portal (ZeroPoverty.in) will be integrated with the Family ID portal for efficient data management and support for families needing ration cards.