Question 10Analyse and suggest restructuringGS1GS1
With a decline in chronic poverty but a rise in vulnerability among the newly non-poor, how can India restructure its social protection systems to address both emerging and persistent challenges effectively? (Answer in 150 words)
Introduction
India witnessed a drop in poverty levels. In 1950s, it was around 52%, which reduced to 23%. In 2015. There is also a rise in middle class in India.
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Main Body
Challenges of chronic poverty and newly non-poor:
1Most of the population is getting shifted to the non-poor from chronic poverty.
2India is witnessing a bulge in the middle class society.
3Though the newly non-poor are officially not under poverty but they are vulnerable.
4Any slight change in the economy would affect them.
Slowdown in economy leading to job loss in 2023.
5Middle income trap.
Restructuring of the social protection systems:
Changing the poverty line
Conditional loans to chronic poor
Revamping criteria for eligibility
Increase job opportunities
Access to financial credit to non-poor
Balance both chronic poor and non-poor
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Conclusion
India's growth becomes sustainable when it is inclusive.
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Diagram
Bell curve showing population distribution across poor, non-poor, and rich categories
- Statistical data provided (52% in 1950s to 23% in 2015)
- Clear diagram illustrating class distribution
- Identification of key challenges
- Recognition of middle class emergence
Topper
Srujana
2024
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
Poverty and Developmental issues
Poverty reduction and social protection systems
Writing Stats
147
Total words
6
Paragraphs
6
Bullets
analytical and formal
Tone