In this paper, an attempt has been made to examine extent of urban poverty in India. Further, it has been sought to analyze various dimensions, issues, of urban poverty and also factors responsible for prevalence of poverty in urban areas. An attempt has also been made to review urban poverty alleviation programmes and suggest new approaches for its eradication. Mainly secondary sources of data have been used.
Abstract There is a growing body of work illustrating that we can motivate individuals to donate more to charities by nudging them through various behavioral techniques. Yet, there is very little discussion of whether we should motivate individuals by using these types of techniques. In this paper, I explore this under-examined matter. I begin by surveying the various ways in which individuals can be nudged to donate to charity. I then consider whether we should nudge people in these ways. I explore this matter by considering whether nudging interferes with an individual's autonomy and, if it does, whether this is morally impermissible. I argue that, in some cases, nudging will interfere with an individual's autonomy. I spell out which cases these are. I then argue that whether interfering with an individual's autonomy through nudging, as a means of alleviating poverty (and, in turn, promoting human rights), is impermissible will depend on whether we have perfect or imperfect duties to aid the poor. I close by suggesting that, at least for the time being, the moral permissibility of nudging poverty alleviation is indeterminate.
Recent Philippine data indicate that the needs of the poor, which are met unsatisfactorily, include productive employment, access to quality education, access to basic health services, potable water, sanitation facilities and electricity. This paper emphasizes that eradicating poverty entails effective poverty alleviation strategy as an integral part of the government programs. Strategies should be focused on broad-based economic growth for employment generation and livelihood opportunities. It also offers measures to aid poor people during the transition period.
