Which one of the following ogrammes is not a part of the poverty alleviation programmes in India? 

Key Points

• Ayushman Bharat Yojana (also known as Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana) is primarily a health insurance scheme.
• It was launched in 2018 by the Government of India to provide health coverage to economically disadvantaged families.
• The scheme aims to cover secondary and tertiary healthcare services for over 10 crore poor and vulnerable families.
• It is not specifically categorized under poverty alleviation programs, as its focus is on healthcare rather than direct poverty reduction.

Additional Information

• Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP): The IRDP was launched in 1978-79 to provide self-employment opportunities to rural poor families through skill development, asset creation, and other assistance. It directly contributes to poverty alleviation.
• Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana: This scheme focuses on alleviating poverty through skill development and employment generation. It includes the National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM) and the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM).
• National Family Benefit Scheme: The scheme provides financial assistance to families below the poverty line (BPL) upon the death of the primary breadwinner. It is part of the social security programs aimed at supporting poor families.