Question Q8discuss benefits and challenges of redefining poverty lineGS2GS2
अत्यधिक गरीबी की कमी करने के भारत की प्रगति दिए जाने पर, क्या देश को अपनी गरीबी लाइन को बेहतर ढंग से प्रतिबिंबित करने के लिए फिर से परिभाषित करना चाहिए? गरीबी लाइन की पुनर्परिभाषा के साथ जुड़े लाभ और चुनौतियों की चर्चा करें। (150 शब्द, 10 अंक) / Given India's strides in reducing extreme poverty, should the country consider redefining its poverty line to better reflect the socio-economic realities? Discuss the potential benefits and challenges associated with redefining the poverty line. (10 marks, 150 words)
Introduction
According to NITI Aayog Report, Multidimensional poverty Index, the poverty has declined from around 25% to 11% in last decade
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Main Body
Causes of poverty decline:
Provision of services by govt. (b) PM Awas, PM Ujjwala, 2011 to 2023
Jobs creation in service and manufacturing sector.
Better remuneration for farmers
The current poverty line is based on the income levels of the people. It is based on the Tendalkar formula which defines poverty as amount required to fulfill basic calorie needs.
Current issues in poverty line estimation:
Doesn't take into account access to basic services such as water, electricity
Doesn't measure level of education of the person
Doesn't focus on standard of living
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Diagram
Diagram showing causes of poverty decline with connections to PM Awas, PM Ujjwala, jobs creation, and better remuneration
Answer continues on next page
- Clear presentation of poverty decline data
- Good discussion of current methodology
- Identification of gaps in current approach
- Relevant government schemes cited
Topper
Aditya Agarwal
2024
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Poverty Alleviation
Redefining Poverty Line
Methodology and current issues
Writing Stats
117
Total words
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