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Ananya RanaAIR 60· 2025

Question 17GS2GS2

Despite economic growth, multidimensional poverty continues to persist in India. Analyse the underlying causes and discuss the measures taken by the government to address them. (Answer in 250 words)

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Introduction

India is on the verge of becoming 4th largest economy of the world, yet it holds the title of having significant number of multidimensionally poor citizens.

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Main Body

India is on the verge of becoming 4th largest economy of the world, yet it holds the title of having significant number of multidimensionally poor citizens.

Parameters of Multidimensional poverty:

Health – Mortality rate, Malnutrition etc. Education – Mean years of schooling, Expected years of schooling

Standards of living – Education, Sanitation, Housing etc.

Underlying causes of persistence of multidimensional poverty in India

1Transitioning poor have significant number who keep on oscillating mean the poverty line.

mean the poverty line.

2Accidents of birth and life - like COVID impact their standards of living.
3Hidden hunger - ashere significant population lacks the vital micronutrients.
4Poor WASH habits cause non-absorption of vitamins & minerals.
5Affordable housing - is still a challenge in rapid urbanization scenario
6Evidences in Delhi

Measures taken by government to address above issues

1Social security measures - like Atal Pension Yojana, Disability allowance etc
2Employment generation by ensuring right to livelihood (@) MNREGA
3Special initiatives during accidents of life (@) PM Anna Kalyan Yojana – free stg foodgrains.
4Improving nutritional requirements

(g) PM POSHAN Abhyaan, Sashakt Anganwadi Scheme.

5Enhancing behavioural change – Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan to improve WASH practices.
6Improving accessibility to education opportunities

(g) Swayam Prabha – 32 DTH channels ekharya residential schools for ST.

Concept of Universal Basic Income as a way to ensure social security can go a long way in decreasing multi-dimensional poverty in India.

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Conclusion

Concept of Universal Basic Income as a way to ensure social security can go a long way in decreasing multi-dimensional poverty in India.

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Diagram

Parameters of Multidimensional poverty diagram showing Health (Mortality rate, Malnutrition etc), Education (Mean years of schooling, Expected years of schooling), and Standards of living (Education, Sanitation, Housing etc)

  • Clear framework of multidimensional poverty parameters
  • Good diagram showing interconnectedness
  • Identifies paradox of growth and poverty
  • Identifies specific causes like hidden hunger and WASH
  • Links to real-world impacts like COVID
  • References specific government schemes
  • Addresses multiple dimensions
  • Comprehensive list of government schemes
  • Addresses multiple dimensions of poverty
  • Introduces UBI concept as forward-looking solution
  • Links behavioral change to outcomes

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Ananya Rana

AIR 602025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger

Multidimensional poverty in India

Causes and government measures

Writing Stats

291

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7

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analytical

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