One of India's most pressing societal problems is poverty. A sizable portion of the Indian population is impacted. Due to the recession brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of impoverished people in India has more than doubled from 60 million to 134 million in only one year. As a result, India has once again returned to the category of "country of mass poverty" after 45 years. The negative effects of poverty on our country's children include subpar housing, homelessness, poor nutrition, and food security, inadequate child care, a lack of access to health care, hazardous neighbourhoods, and underfunded schools. It is a must to take prompt, appropriate action to address the issue of poverty. Farmers should be provided with enough amenities that they can make farming viable and avoid moving to cities in search of work. People who lack literacy should be provided with the necessary training so they may earn their living. Family planning should be practiced to stop the population from growing. Additionally, steps should be taken to eradicate corruption so that we can address the wealth disparity. The issue of poverty affects the entire country, not just one individual. For India's people, society, and economy to thrive sustainably and inclusively, poverty must be eradicated.