WIDOWS IN INDIA AND POVERTY

India is a developing country. Although India's economy is booming, there are so many problems like poverty, literacy, unemployment, health problems and every segment of the Indian society has to face this problem, be it women, children, young or old. But the situation of widows in India is still different. Premature widowhood, inadequate education, unemployment, and poverty are some of the major problems facing widows. Therefore, the first objective of this research paper is to analyze the schemes and implementation of the Government of India for the welfare of widows as well as the problems facing widows due to poverty. The second one is to make a comparative study of widows based on 2001 and 2011 censuses and suggest solutions for their social and economic welfare. And the eradication of poverty for widows. This is the main purpose of this research.