Following the United Nations' declaration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, with SDG 1 specifically targeting 'No Poverty,' the Indian government has continued and launched several key schemes aimed at poverty alleviation. These initiatives reflect a multi-dimensional approach to tackle poverty by addressing financial inclusion, housing, health, energy access, employment, and skill development.

Here are some of the prominent schemes:

1. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) (Launched August 2014, but its impact and expansion continued significantly post-2015):

   • Description: This scheme aims to provide universal access to banking facilities, including a basic savings bank account, access to credit, insurance, and pension facilities. It focuses on financial inclusion for every household.
   • Poverty Alleviation Link: By bringing the unbanked into the formal financial system, PMJDY enables direct benefit transfers (DBT) for various welfare schemes, reduces leakages, and provides a safety net, crucial for lifting people out of poverty.

2. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) (Launched June 2015):

   • Description: PMAY aims to provide affordable housing for all eligible urban and rural poor by ensuring access to pucca (permanent) houses with basic amenities. It has two components: PMAY-Urban and PMAY-Gramin.
   • Poverty Alleviation Link: Access to safe and dignified housing is a fundamental aspect of poverty alleviation, improving living standards, health, and security for vulnerable families.

3. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) (Launched May 2016):

   • Description: This scheme provides free LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) connections to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households. It aims to replace traditional cooking fuels (like firewood, coal, cow dung) with clean energy.
   • Poverty Alleviation Link: It addresses energy poverty, improves the health of women and children by reducing indoor air pollution, and saves time spent on collecting firewood, which can be utilized for income-generating activities or education.

4. Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) (Launched September 2018):

   • Description: PMJAY is the world's largest government-funded health assurance scheme, providing a health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization to over 10.74 crore poor and vulnerable families (approximately 50 crore beneficiaries).
   • Poverty Alleviation Link: Catastrophic health expenditures are a major cause of poverty and push many families into debt. PMJAY protects these families from financial ruin due to illness, ensuring access to healthcare without financial burden.

5. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) (Launched July 2015, as part of Skill India Mission):

   • Description: PMKVY is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. It aims to provide skill training to Indian youth to enhance their employability and productivity, aligning with industry needs.
   • Poverty Alleviation Link: By equipping individuals with market-relevant skills, PMKVY improves their chances of securing employment or becoming self-employed, thereby increasing their income and lifting them out of poverty.

6. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) (Pre-2015, but continued and strengthened):

   • Description: While launched in 2005, MGNREGA continues to be a crucial poverty alleviation tool post-2015. It guarantees 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to adult members of rural households who volunteer to do unskilled manual work.
   • Poverty Alleviation Link: It provides a legal right to work, acts as a social safety net, and boosts rural incomes, especially during lean agricultural seasons, preventing distress migration and providing a buffer against poverty.

These schemes collectively demonstrate India's commitment to achieving SDG 1 by addressing various facets of poverty, from financial access and housing to health, clean energy, and employment opportunities.