What do you understand by the term 'urbanisation of poverty'? Also, explain how urban poverty differs from rural poverty in India?

Urbanisation of poverty refers to increasing number of poor and deprived population in urban areas, both qualitatively and quantitatively.

As per Economic Survey 2024-25, urban poverty is at 6.62%, more than rural poverty.

Urbanisation of poverty can be:

1. Qualitative - unaffordability, place, dearth urban living standards, slum population

2. Quantitative - more dependent on social factors - Eg poverty due to ghettoization

Difference: Urban & Rural poverty

Urban poverty: Due to unaffordability, dips

Rural poverty: Due to unavailability of opportunities