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Upliftment of the deprived sections
In the process of development, determined efforts are called for the progress of the deprived sections of the society in order to overcome the widely prevalent deprivation syndrome among them. It is only by bridging the gap between the rich and the poor that the increasing trend of crimes and violence could be contained. For this, the economically well-to-do sections of the community need to come forwards with generosity and compassion. The enlightened sections of the society as well as the Government also bear the responsibility to make a success of worthwhile schemes for enhancing selfreliance, dignity and competence of the poor and the backward classes.
Rational Livelihood and Livelihood training
An important aspect of Ahimsa is training for rational livelihood. It is an important experiment of ahimsa that not only avenues for employment need to be created for the needy, but such avenues should not be unethical in nature. Rational livelihood for the needy helps an individual to get rid of the exploitative and possessive mentality on the one hand and on the other it safeguards the right avenues of employment. In each region, in keeping with the available resources, it is the responsibility of the affluent, the enlightened and the Government to make available appropriate openings and required resources to ensure proper avenues of livelihood for the backward sections. Such measures would goa long way in arresting growing socio-economic disparities and the tension they create. Structure of education needs also to become increasingly job-oriented.
Ahimsa: The Ultimate Winner
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