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Aditya TalwarAIR 270

Question 7GS1GS1

[Question on Urbanization of Poverty or Urban poverty]

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Introduction

Urbanization of Poverty victims to the increase in urban-based poverty in comparison to national average due to migration, deprivation and other factors.

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Main Body

1) Rise of slum by 65 million people live (Annually)
2High price and demand driven poverty by Mumbai is one of the most expensive cities for houses
3Lack of employment and skilling by Job elasticity is just [0.1]
4Health-induced poverty due to lifestyle by [17.] of poverty is health induced (WHO)

Difference between Urban and Rural Poverty

Urban: 1) High cost of products and housing.

Rural: 1) Relatively lower cost.

1It is due to unemployment or informal economy generally.
2It is due to underemployed or lack of agricultural productivity generally.
3They mostly are residents.
4Have kitchen Home.
5Low asset ownership, like small land parcel or cattle.
6Worse health and education outcomes.
Way forward1) Promote skilling in urban areas by NTM National Skill Mission
2Slum rehabilitation and ownership by JABA mission, Odisha
3Cheaper health and education by Saksya Shiksha
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Conclusion

Poverty is the worst form of violence and need to be fought for liberalisation.

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  • Clear categorization of causes
  • Uses statistics and data (65 million, job elasticity 0.1, 17% health-induced)
  • Comparative analysis (urban vs rural)
  • Reference to WHO data

Topper

Aditya Talwar

AIR 270

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Indian Society

Urbanization

Urban poverty and deprivation

Writing Stats

187

Total words

3

Paragraphs

Structured and analytical with statistical evidence

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