Lahore, October 16, 2021 (PPI-OT):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar in his message on World Poverty Alleviation Day has said that elimination of poverty is among the top priorities of the incumbent government as we are fully aware of the difficulties and problems of the under privileged segment of the society. The government has launched a number of projects which focus on welfare as well as uplift the living standard of such deprived segments of the society.

The Chief Minister said that the rapid process of industrialization could alleviate poverty by providing maximum employment opportunities. He termed the redressal of economic inequalities to overcome poverty is the prime need of the time.

Poverty alleviation is of utmost necessity to eradicate extremist approach from the society adding that inequitable distribution of resources increases economic disparities. Usman Buzdar stressed upon well-to-do to put all their efforts for the eradication of poverty as it is their national and social responsibility. He said that today’s message is that every individual of the society should play its due role for the poverty alleviation as this day provides an opportunity to take steps to lessen the hardships of poor people.

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