Our poverty alleviation schemes are basically temporary palliatives. It does not create the capacity or institutional strength for people to take their destinies into their own hands. That is crucially important. Poverty cannot be removed on a sustainable basis unless you empower local communities and teach them to do things on their own. We need to empower people with knowledge.
Education is paramount.
This is a major thrust area. Just as you require reforms in the power sector, you also need reforms in education. Look at the salary of a school teacher. Those who are shaping the lives of our future generations, are paid worse than peons. It is a shame.