A Study of Government's Employment Schemes on Poverty Alleviation in Assam with Special Reference to Barpeta District

Poverty remains one of the most persistent challenges facing India, a country that has witnessed significant economic growth over the past few decades but continues to grapple with wide spread socio-economic disparities. Despite India’s emergenceas one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, millions of its citizens, particularly in rural areas, live below the poverty line, struggling with inadequate access to income, education, healthcare, and basic infrastructure. Assam, a state in northeastern India, exemplifies the challenges of poverty in a region marked by economic backwardness, environmental vulnerabilities, and limited industrial development. With a predominantly agrarian economy, Assam faces high poverty rates, exacerbated by frequent floods, low agricultural productivity, and a lack of diversified employment opportunities. Barpeta District, located in western Assam.