10. Instead of running piecemeal schemes that do not address the specific challenge of poverty-ridden households it is better to use concrete tools such as SECC. In light of the above statement, explain how SECC data can be utilized to address multi- dimensional aspects of poverty.

Approach:

♤ Highlight failure of earlier approaches in getting results. Discuss benefits of a targeted approach.

♤ Enumerate the criteria for determining deprivation in SECC.

♤ Mention how can various schemes be targeted based on these criteria.