Question Q.7GS2GS2

'India's poverty lies in the eyes of the beholder.' In light of this statement, examine the inadequate and periodically updated poverty estimation framework in the country. (10 marks, 150 words)

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Answer

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About 23% of Indian population lies below poverty line according to Suresh Tendulkar (poverty line estimates)

Poverty - in eyes of beholder is because of multi ways to measure povertyAlagh Committee - calorie based

Tendulkar Committee ₹27 day, Mixed recall period

Rangarajan Committee - almost similar to Tendulkar

World Bank Estimates ₹2.15 per day is below poverty line

This creates confusion and inclusive exclusion errors

Need for updated poverty estimation

1to target welfare delivery efficiently using updated SECC 2023 data for estimation head count data

2proper budget allocation credible estimation helps allocate sustainable for schemes like MNREGA (b) claims of inefficient allocation in west Bengal

3Target socio economic development poverty is multidimensional proper estimation helps account for health, education, nutrition gaps

4proper resource allocation helps redistribute justify

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Conclusion

This creates confusion and inclusive exclusion errors

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Diagram

Tree diagram showing different poverty measurement frameworks: Alagh Committee (calorie based), Tendulkar Committee (₹27/day, mixed recall period), Rangarajan Committee (similar to Tendulkar), and World Bank Estimates (₹2.15/day)

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Examiner score

1.04/10

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DIVYA

AIR 1822025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger

Paradox of Poverty

Poverty Estimation Framework

Writing Stats

140

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analytical

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