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.

Introduction

As per NITI Aayog's Multidimensional Poverty Index (2024) MDPI → 24% (2011) → 11% reduced (2022) Yet, 11% of 145 crore population is still a great number.

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Main Body

As per NITI Aayog's Multidimensional Poverty Index (2024) MDPI24% (2011)11% reduced (2022) Yet, 11% of 145 crore population is still a great number. # CAUSES OF MULTIDIMENSIONAL POVERTY: 1) Unemploymentprevalence is high (6%) 2) Informal economyNearly 40% workers engaged in informal jobs. 3) High out of pocket health expenditure - 1/6th of poverty due to this (as per WHO)

4Per Capita GDP low → GDP population. GDP is low Population is high → leads to lower per-capita. 5) Intergenerational Poverty persists - "vicious cycle" goes on. Poverty → lack of opportunities → lesser capability → low economic status # MEASURES TAKEN BY GOVERNMENT: 1) PM Jaan Aarogya Yojana - 5 lakh health insurance 2) Employment Incentive Scheme - recently launched to support employment generation in manufacturing.

3Formalization of economy Eg. Registration of workers on E-Shram Portal 4) SMILE Scheme for rehabilitation of beggars. 5) Slum Redevelopment Eg. Bharavi Project i) Holistic Empowerment Approach Health (SDG-4) → Good quality health Economy (SDG-8) → Decent work Social (SDG-10) → Inclusive development ⇒ A True Measure of a Nation is How it treats its most vulnerable - Mahatma Gandhi ⇒ Hence, Need to empower the most vulnerable poor through proactive action.

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Conclusion

A True Measure of a Nation is How it treats its most vulnerable - Mahatma Gandhi. Hence, Need to empower the most vulnerable poor through proactive action.

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Topper

Rasneet Kaur

AIR 51

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger

Poverty and Malnutrition

Multidimensional poverty causes and government response

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262

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analytical

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