Inclusive Livelihood Programme to be expanded to seven more mandals soon, focus on PVTGs
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Vulnerable sections (SC/ST, minorities, disabled, elderly, children)· Prelims·
Why in news
The Telangana government announced the expansion of the Inclusive Livelihood Programme (TGILP) to seven additional mandals to target Scheduled Castes, tribal communities
Background
The TGILP is implemented by the Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP) in collaboration with the Aga Khan Foundation and BRAC International. The program utilizes a sequenced strategy integrating social protection, financial inclusion, livelihoods, and market linkages, with impact evaluation by the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL).
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeTGILP: Inclusive Livelihood Programme launched by the Telangana government.
- BodySERP: Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty, the implementing body for TGILP.
- FactTGILP targets Scheduled Castes, tribal communities, and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
- BodyJ-PAL: Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab is conducting the impact evaluation of the programme.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of a multi-dimensional, sequenced approach in alleviating poverty among Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Inter-agency synergy: Leveraging NGO expertise (BRAC, Aga Khan) and academic research (J-PAL) for evidence-based policy
- Holistic integration: Moving beyond direct subsidies to link social protection with market access and financial inclusion
Keywords: Social Protection · Financial Inclusion · Market Linkages · Evidence-based Policy · PVTGs
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