This article by Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan argues that poverty in India is not the cause but a consequence of misgovernance and inefficient resource allocation. Highlighting the vast public expenditure, Narayan emphasizes that with better governance and reallocation, fundamental needs like education and sanitation can be met without increasing public expenditure. He illustrates how minimal adjustments can vastly improve infrastructure and access to basic services, breaking the cycle of low literacy, poor health, and poverty that plagues India.