Poverty is a curse to humanity. Many nations of the world are facing this problem and are trying to find a solution. India is one among them. In our country also crores of people are living below the poverty line. Real development sets in only when their lot is improved. Governments are taking several steps in this regard. But by and large they have not yielded the desired result. Population explosion is the main hurdle in the way of removal of poverty.
The root cause of poverty is man’s selfishness. Some people amass wealth and exploit others. The exploited remain poor. The rich are getting richer and the poor still poorer. There are a number of reasons for this. The wealth of nation is not equally distributed among its people. There is a yawning gulf between the rich and the poor. Society is divided into haves and have nots. Only few countries people have the right to property. Some get rich while others remain poor.
Our country has no reason to suffer from poverty. It is a land with great natural resources. But these are not properly utilized. Added to this, a large section of the population is not industrious. People are not ready to accept whatever work comes to them and do it well. This lethargy also is one of the causes of india’s poverty.
Crores of people do not have basic needs fulfilled. They do not have a shelter, proper clothing or enough food. Many spend their lives without a fixed home. The Mahatma realized their reglected state and pleaded for their upliftment. Since independence many schemes have been implemented to eradicate poverty. But they have not met with great success. Eradication of poverty has been one of the chief objectives of our planning.
Fifty seven years of political independence failed to bring in economic development. Government are thinking of short term measues like providing subsides etc to alleviate poverty. The benefits of these measures are not reaching the really poor. Many selfish officials and mediators foil these schemes. Eradication of poverty has remained only as an attractive election slogan. Sincere efforts are not being made in this regard.
Long-term measures have to be taken on a large scale to eradicate poverty. Farmers have to be helped in every aspect. Job opportunities have to be improved. Self employment schemes have to be started in good number. The uneducated villagers should not be allowed to fail into the clutches of money lenders. Above all people should be so educated that they realize what is good for them. Only then poverty disappears.
The winter season comes after the rainy season. It begins from november and lasts till the end of january. It is pleasant season. It is not as beautiful as the spring but it has its own charms. Whaen the winter season comes, we like to bask in the warm sunshine. The sunshine is pleasant. We sit in the sun for hours. We put on warm cloth to protect ourselves from cold.
During winter, days are much shorter than night. The days are very pleasant. Sometimes the nights are very cold. In the morning the earth is often covered with fog. At night we like to sit round the fireplace. We need quilts and blankets. We like to sleep in warm bed. We often cath cold if we go out at night. The winter season has its own beauties and charms. In the morning the dewdrops shine like pearls. When we walk in the garden, we see many kinds of beautiful flowers. The winter flower with their dazzling colours are very attractive. The rose, sunflower, marigold, dahlia and other flowers present a beautiful sight. We get different kinds of vegetables in the winter season.
Usually vegetables are very cheap in this season. Winter is the season of fruits. We get different kinds of fruits during this season. Paddy is harvested in this season. The golden ears pf paddy look beautifil. They please the farmers. Harvestors are seen in the fields with their sickles. The winter season has several advantages. It gives us a lot of fruits and vegetables. It is good for health. It is suitable for hard work. We do not get tierd soon. Students like this season because they can work hard during this season. They play cricket, hockey and badminton during this season. The winter season improves our health. Our digestion improve during this season. We look energetic and smart in this season.
The winter evening is very pleasant. It is delightful to sit round the fire in the evening and chat with friends. The winter season is very painful for the poor. The poor people do not have warm clothes. They shiver with cold at night. It is difficult for thm to sleep at night. Many people die from cold. It is difficult to go out at night. We often catch cold during winter. In spite of these disadvantages the winter season is charming.
Corruption is an itching palm. Corruption means adopting dishonest means to earn money illegally. It has become a universal phenomenon. This effects the quality of social life of countries. At present India is considered to be one of the highly corrupted country.
Social life depends on certain moral principles. These have been formulated ages ago. A society which follows these has a peaceful existence. When these principles are violated life becomes corrupted. But today these values are thrown to wind. People seek ways of earning easy money and leading a luxurious life.
Today corruption is seen in every walk of life. The main reason for this is man’s selfishness. Now almost every man is after money, power and fame. These have replaced all the other values people followed earlier. Ends have become important. Immoral and dishonest means are pursued to achieve these ends. Man is prepared to do anything for the sake of money. He is not wanted about his image in society. Society too has learnt to respect respect the man with money irrespective of his moral stature. Earning money in the honest way is always to be appreciated. But people have become greedy. They want to earn as much as possible. Smuggling, hoarding, black-marketing are the result of this greed to earn the easy buck.
Corruption has become the order of the day. In public life this has assumed monstrous proportions. Almost in every office you find corruption. Things cannot be got done without greasing somebody’s palm. Inflation and rising prices also lead employees to corrupt ways. Political field is largely corrupted. Leaders preach morals before they get elected. Once they are in power they are after money. Of late ‘scams’ have become a part of politics. Politicians have to be a model to the public. But they have failed to be so. People follow suit.
There are many laws in India to prevent corruption. Government agencies like the A.C.B. are given the job of controlling corruption. In spite of these corruption is on the rise.
A basic change has to come in the mentality of people. They should give up selfishness. Honesty should be practiced in all public activities. Only then this evil can be totally eradicated.
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