Which of the following organizations collects every data on poverty in India?

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OPSC OAS (Preliminary) Exam (GS) Official Paper-I (Held On: 15 Dec, 2024)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Option 2: NSSO

Key Points

NSSO (National Sample Survey Office): It is responsible for conducting large-scale surveys to collect data on various aspects, including poverty, unemployment, household consumption, and more.
The NSSO is a government body under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, which provides crucial data on poverty levels in India through its regular surveys.
The NSSO’s data helps inform government policies and decisions related to poverty alleviation and economic development.

Additional Information

MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act):
- Established in 2005, MGNREGA aims to provide guaranteed employment for rural households in India.
- It ensures a minimum of 100 days of wage employment annually to adult members of rural families, focusing on livelihood security and poverty reduction.
SJSRY (Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana):
- Launched in 1997, SJSRY was aimed at providing employment to urban poor through skill development, wage employment, and self-employment schemes.
- It focuses on improving economic conditions of the urban poor by creating income-generating opportunities and promoting sustainable livelihoods.