Main Body
Poverty refers to the deprivation not just in material resources but also structural barriers which hinder human progress.
Poverty lies in the Eyes of the Beholder
No uniform poverty measurement rod.
Ex: Tendulkar Committee revised Atash committee but on different criteria.
Notion of calorie vs. income poverty
Ex: Calorie consumption norms (some reports)
VS Income bracket (World Bank)
Defining basket of goods for poverty.
Ex: Inclusion of motorcycles in the
70 words5 paragraphs
- Defines poverty beyond material deprivation
- Addresses subjective nature of measurement
- Cites specific policy committees
- Distinguishes between measurement approaches
- Questions practical definitions
Topper
AMRIT MAHAPATRA
AIR 1212025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger
Poverty - Definition and Measurement
Subjective Nature of Poverty Assessment
Writing Stats
70
Total words
5
Paragraphs
analytical and explanatory
Tone