The moment you stop your car at the traffic red light, you see a dirty looking woman with a child in her arm come running to you or a little boy with running nose banging your car window or a handicapped old man asking for alms. This is a common sight in India.

According to a recent Indian government committee constituted to estimate poverty, nearly 38% of India’s population (380 million) is poor.Even after more than 50 years of Independence India still has the world's largest number of poor people in a single country.

A strong system of incentives and disincentives also needs to be introduced. The encouragement of non-governmental organizations and private sector individuals in tackling poverty is imperative, as the state cannot do everything.

kaarwaa.N always try and takes steps against poverty.