From Entitlement to Empowerment: Analyzing 12 Years of 'Garib Kalyan' Governance
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently reviewed the 'Garib Kalyan' model, emphasizing a paradigm shift from entitlement-based welfare to empowerment-based development. The review highlights the transformative impact of flagship schemes like PM-Awas Yojana and Jal Jeevan Mission on India's socio-economic landscape.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently marked a significant milestone in his governance model, reflecting on 12 years of 'Garib Kalyan' (Welfare of the Poor). The core of this reflection is the strategic transition from an 'entitlement-based' approach to an 'empowerment-based' welfare architecture. This shift represents a fundamental change in how the state interacts with its most vulnerable citizens, moving away from mere doles to creating sustainable assets and capabilities.
Central to this empowerment model are flagship initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) and the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). PMAY has not only provided 'pucca' houses but has also ensured that these assets are often registered in the names of women, thereby fostering gender-led development and social dignity. Similarly, the Jal Jeevan Mission, by providing tap water connections to rural households, has significantly reduced the 'drudgery' faced by women and improved public health outcomes by reducing water-borne diseases. These interventions are viewed as 'social infrastructure' that provides a foundation for economic mobility.
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