• Dr. Ranbir Singh

Antodaya to Prathamodaya: Empowering the Underprivileged for National Progress *Dr. Ranbir Singh Associate Professor of Economics Shaheed Udham Singh Government College Matak Majri, Indri, Karnal Haryana, India Email: ranbirsinghsurya@gmail.com Abstract This research paper titled "Antodaya to Prathamodaya: Empowering the Underprivileged for National Progress" aims to examine the strategies and initiatives implemented in India for the welfare and empowerment of the underprivileged population. The study investigates the concept of Antodaya, which prioritizes the upliftment of the most marginalized individuals, and explores its evolution into Prathamodaya, a state where the underprivileged become the first beneficiaries of national progress. The research paper is divided into six sections for comprehensive analysis. The introduction provides an overview of the study and presents the context for understanding poverty and socio-economic disparities in India. The subsequent sections delve into the different types of poverty prevalent in the country and explore the current state of poverty and welfare initiatives in India. The central focus of the research is on the Antodaya Scheme, which is examined in detail in Section 4. This section provides an overview of the scheme, its underlying principles, and the intended benefits it aims to provide to the underprivileged. The key components of the Antodaya Scheme are analyzed, and its potential impact on improving the lives of the most vulnerable sections of society is evaluated. In Section 5, the research paper shifts its focus to Haryana State as a role model for successful policies and initiatives targeting the welfare of the underprivileged. The evaluation of Haryana's approaches provides valuable insights and lessons that can be derived for nationwide implementation. The conclusion summarizes the findings of the research and highlights the importance of empowering the underprivileged for national progress. The study emphasizes the need to prioritize the welfare of the most vulnerable individuals and presents recommendations for effective poverty alleviation and inclusive development.

Keywords: Antodaya, Prathamodaya, underprivileged, poverty, welfare initiatives, empowerment, Haryana, national progress, inclusive development

"Antodaya to Prathamodaya: Empowering the Underprivileged for National Progress", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 6, page no.j220-j226, June-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2306930.pdf

"Antodaya to Prathamodaya: Empowering the Underprivileged for National Progress", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 6, page no. ppj220-j226, June-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2306930.pdf