Question Q.7GS2GS2

"India's poverty lies in the eyes of the beholder." In light of this statement, examine the need for a credible and periodically updated poverty estimation framework in the country.

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3Poverty of good health must include mental health in the context of rising suicides lament: 15% of global women suicide in India 4) Region based approach and not top down. Disparity elimination require tailor made approach 5) Factors of poverty shall include vulnerability of different series women, disabled, elderly

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Conclusion

"Injustice anywhere is threat to justice everywhere", hence, poverty alleviation is a necessity not choice. Poverty lies in the eyes of beholder: → Economic poverty at 11% CMPI → Hunger & Malnutrition → Anemia at 0%, Pregnant women → Lack of educational outcomes → Cultural erosion of tribes Need for credible & periodically updated estimations: 1) Poverty is fluidic and cannot have static method. 2) Going beyond material poverty → Human capital → Skill

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Mind map showing 'Poverty lies in the eyes of beholder' with branches for: economic poverty at 11% (CMPI), hunger & malnutrition (anemia at 0%, pregnant women), lack of educational outcomes, cultural erosion of tribes. Also shows need for credible & periodically updated estimations with points on poverty being fluidic and going beyond material poverty to human capital and skill development

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Topper

Ritik Singhvi

AIR 2032025PUPSC

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger

Poverty and Malnutrition

Poverty Estimation Framework

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