Social Welfare: The Schematic Life-cycle

A guide to India’s "Human-Centric Development" architecture, focusing on the cradle-to-grave welfare net.

What is the life-cycle approach to social welfare in India?	- Maternal/Child: ICDS, PMMVY, Janani Suraksha. - Health: Ayushman Bharat, Mission Indradhanush (Vaccines). - Livelihood: MGNREGA, Lakhpati Didi, PM-SVANidhi. - Housing/Infra: PM-Awas, Jal Jeevan Mission, Ujjwala. - Old Age: APY, Senior-citizen Health Cover.
What strategic welfare missions are prioritized in 2024-25?	- PM-JANMAN: Saturation mission for the Particularly Vulnerable Tribes. - Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra: Reaching "the unreached" for scheme enrollment. - Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: 1 Crore houses with Free Rooftop Solar electricity.
What technology pillars drive the delivery of social welfare?	- DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer): Eliminating ghost beneficiaries and leakages. - DPI (Digital Public Infra): Using Aadhaar/UPI for seamless delivery. Mains Keywords - Saturation Welfare: Replacing "Elite-led" with "Saturation-led" growth. - Antyodaya: Serving the last man in the line. - DBT Integrity: Converting "Leakages" into "Fiscal Savings."
Summarize the core premise of social welfare.	- Social Welfare is "Asset-led Empowerment." Success lies in moving from "Subsistence Support" to "Wealth Creation & Sustainable Livelihoods" for the poor.