Union Government Launches Urban Poverty Alleviation Programme

• The Union government plans to launch a pilot program for urban poverty alleviation in 25 cities across India.
• The pilot will last three months, with a preparatory phase of one month.
• The programme aims to uplift vulnerable groups in the informal sector, including construction workers, gig workers, waste workers, care workers, domestic workers, and transportation workers.
• The pilot aims to break the cycle of poverty by providing financial assistance, social protection, and access to credit for micro-enterprises.
• The programme will reshape the livelihood landscape in urban India, ensuring equitable distribution of urbanisation benefits.