Poverty is a multidimensional concept, which is intricately linked with a lot of other factors.
This paper analyses some of the causes of poverty and its manifestation in various forms. It
tries to then look at some sector specific cases wherein the interventions have made some
difference to the lives of the people. Some of the successful cases from India have been
discussed in the area of agriculture, water, health and shelter. The lessons derived from
these cases have been discussed in terms of technology application, sustainability …