Abstract
Today's economic forums are ablaze with discussions on poverty and alleviation, a topic of immense global significance. Poverty, a form of human deprivation, requires collective action. It continues to be a significant concern in numerous emerging nations, such as India. The 17 Global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the common aim of the global economy. With these 17 agendas in mind, the two primary agendas for 2030 are ‘No Poverty and Zero Hunger’, given its significance in achieving SDGs (Yu & Huang, 2021).This research paper delves into ‘No Poverty’ (goal no.1) of 2030 SDGs, with particular attention to the government's role in reducing poverty; it investigates various programs the government has implemented to fight the issue of poverty and hunger. This research paper is a case study of Bihar, a state in India characterised by a considerable level of poverty where a substantial population, i.e. 51% of the population, lives below the poverty line. The paper aims to analyse the role of government interventions, such as social welfare schemes the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)), financial inclusion schemes (Jan Dhan Yojana), employment scheme (Mukhyamantri Nischay Swayam Sahayata Bhatta Yojana), rural development scheme (Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS). By evaluating the nexus between SDGs and government initiatives in poverty reduction, this research paper aims to contribute to a thorough understanding of economic dynamics in the development of Bihar, India and inform policy discussion on enhancing the effectiveness of the government’s strategy in the pursuit of achieving overall SDGs by 2030. The study's findings suggest that implementing these programs has decreased poverty levels in Bihar. However, significant barriers such as corruption, inadequate monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, and suboptimal implementation of poverty reduction initiatives must be addressed for sustainable poverty reduction.