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Antyodaya
and saturation
coverage end
appeasement
Welfare schemes Irreversible empowerment Ending the politics of
from 2014 have for marginalised groups low expectations and low
been motivated • Earlier, the attitude of delivery
by the principle certain governments was to • Once a gas connection
of Antyodaya patronise the marginalised is given, an electricity
(no one is left
behind). It means groups by ensuring some connection is given or a
the government piecemeal benefits. tap water connection is
is targeting 100% • They wanted to keep the given, none can take it
saturation in every people dependent on away.
scheme. them, and hence, irreversible • Further, the poor become
empowerment was denied. aspirational and have
100% coverage • But now, PM Modi higher expectations
means everyone will has ensured a shift since their basic needs are
get the benefits of from patronage-based met.
governance!
support to irreversible • This creates greater
empowerment. expectations from
• Schemes like Stand Up India governments and pushes
and MUDRA Yojana are them to deliver more.
empowering individuals • For a long time, India was
from marginalised groups by harmed by politics of
providing entrepreneurship low delivery and low
opportunities. expectations. But now,
• These entrepreneurs will that is being changed by
shape aspirations and PM Modi.
become role models for
the entire community. * * *
4 9 Years - Seva, Sushasan, Garib Kalyan
