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Topic: Poverty

An income scheme for ‘Garibi Hatao’ as a PM sells ‘chowkidar’ merchandise

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Rahul Gandhi declares minimum income scheme for poor, calls it ‘final assault on poverty’

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi promises to ensure that every family is guaranteed an income of at least Rs 12,000 per month, says scheme fiscally prudent.

India needs more, not less, globalisation for its workers to enjoy higher salaries

Nearly 10 million Indians enter the workforce every year in a country where almost 60% of the population live below the poverty line.

Looks like even Modi govt can’t deliver anything more than cash for the poor

From focusing on the ‘aspirational’, the Narendra Modi government has gone ‘aam aadmi’ with a vengeance.

It’s time to remonetise the Indian economy with Rahul Gandhi’s minimum income guarantee

It is time to stop the continuing decline of India’s poor. And Congress’ minimum income guarantee can do exactly that.

20 lakh seats reserved in private schools for poor children but only 20% get filled

Report reveals that few private schools have fulfilled this mandatory condition under the RTE Act, and state govts haven’t cracked the whip.

Six transgender candidates promise to make a difference as MP votes Wednesday

Shabnam Mausi, India’s first transgender MLA, among six candidates who have highlighted issues such as lack of development, poverty among others.

Azhar Maqsusi: The man looking to eliminate hunger from India, one meal at a time

Azhar Maqsusi, who founded the NGO Hunger Has No Religion, shares his journey with ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta on Walk The Talk.

How a dangerously low poverty line is causing India more harm

A low poverty line results in diminished economic growth and flawed policies like demonetisation.

Live in Mumbai’s slums to enjoy poverty, says this Dutch NGO member

'Poverty tourism' in the slums of Mumbai shows a superficial understanding of the problem.

On Camera

Manohar Kahaniyan was Crime Patrol of pre-TV era. Now IAF Chief’s metaphor for Pakistani tales

The magazine was a product of its time—when newsprint was cheap, imagination was free, and the hunger for suspense could drive circulation numbers into the tens of thousands.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.