Sustainable Development and Poverty Alleviation in India

There are many problems in underdevelopment countries. Among these Poverty is the major problem. As of poverty is a pandemic that affects a greater number of people and the whole society at large. India is to be considered as Developing country facing this problem as well. The economic reforms of 1991, despite a huge growth of economy, have left the country with terrible inequality and poverty within cities as well as between urban and rural areas. This paper is an attempt to focus on the concept of sustainable development and poverty. It also explains the meaning and objectives of poverty and what steps should be taken by Government of India for alleviation of poverty. It also elaborates causes of poverty, impact, MDGs, SDGs and its performance in India.