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HARSHDEEP SAGARAIR 299· 2025

Question 13GS2GS2

Poverty is the continuous deprivation of basic resources that dampen one's quality of life, as per IMP. But poverty estimation differs between World Bank, Tendulkar Committee (27.52 per day), and Rangarajan Committee (2100 calories). Explain the need for credible and updated poverty estimation.

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Introduction

Poverty is the continuous deprivation of basic resources that dampen one's quality of life, as per IMP

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Main Body

But poverty estimation differs:

World Bank: $1.15/day
Tendulkar Committee: 27.52 per day
Rangarajan Committee: 2100 calories

Need for credible and updated poverty estimation:

i) Regional diversity:

Price levels differ between states, cities, rural-urban areas
Necessities and expenses differ also

(Eg Gujarat - Vegetarian, Note non - for vegetarian

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Examiner score
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Topper

HARSHDEEP SAGAR

AIR 2992025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger

Poverty and Malnutrition

Poverty Estimation and Regional Diversity

Writing Stats

70

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3

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5

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