Which of the following is NOT a poverty alleviation programme in India?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Namami Gange.
· Namami Gange is a clean-up initiative focused on the Ganga river to rejuvenate and conserve the river, improve its water quality, and preserve its ecological balance.
· While it aims to improve the environment and public health, it is not directly a poverty alleviation programme.
Additional Information:
· Namami Gange was launched in 2014 as an integrated conservation mission by the Indian government.
· It focuses on cleaning the Ganga River, improving sewage treatment, and restoring its ecological health.
Other Options:
· Rural Employment Generation Programme (REGP): This program is designed to generate employment in rural areas and is an example of poverty alleviation.
· Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (SGRY): This was a significant poverty alleviation initiative focused on employment generation in rural areas, especially for the unemployed and underemployed.
· Rural Housing - Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY): This scheme helped rural poor families, especially those living in unfit conditions, to build their own homes.