Question: discuss the measures undertaken for poverty alleviation in india

title: Poverty alleviation programmes in India
text: The Ministry of Rural Development ( MRD ) is the nodal Ministry for the implementation of NREGA . It is responsible for ensuring timely and adequate resource support to the States and to the Central Council . It has to undertake regular review , monitoring and evaluation of processes and outcomes . It is responsible for maintaining and operating the MIS to capture and track data on critical aspects of implementation , and assess the utilization of resources through a set of performance indicators . MRD will support innovations that help in improving processes towards the achievement of the objectives of the Act . It will support the use of Information Technology ( IT ) to increase the efficiency and transparency of the processes as well as improve interface with the public . It will also ensure that the implementation of NREGA at all levels is sought to be made transparent and accountable to the public. Now 100 to 150 days work for all is provided .