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. (Answer in 250 words)
Introduction
India lives in two worlds: while one has emerged as the 5th largest economy in the world (4.1% USD) other is struggling with persistent multidimensional poverty.
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Main Body
India lives in two worlds: while one has emerged as the 5th largest economy in the world (4.1% USD) other is struggling with persistent multidimensional poverty. PAP (Multidimensional Poverty) persists: 1. Still 16.7 live under poverty. MPI-52k. 17%. Live under poverty. 2. Gini coefficient in consumption has decreased from 28.6 to 25.5/.coefficient inequality of wealth and income has increased from 0.42 to 0.47 Gicomi
CAUSES: 1. Regional disparityEast states, NE states have underwhelming numbers in HDI.despite 67% population, NE states contribute only 49/1h of total India's GDP. 2. Digital Divideaccess to NHAssion/access to digital services in rural is offline/pooronly 37% women access to internet. Phone has internet. 3. Higher DOPE6 33,2% out of poverty expenditureadding to burden. 4. Lack of capabilitiesskill deficit and human capital 5. Unemploymentagriculture 47% of workforcedisguised unemployment 6. Still 10mn housing shortage [ace in CII]
7. Lack of meaningful salaries'Entitlement exchange deficit'1594 Amartya Sencannot afford non-food items for development Measures taken by Govt: (1) PM-AWAS Yojanehousing needs (2) PM-KISANcash transfer (3) BharatNetNFSASDP in committee food security (4) NFSASDP in committee food security (5) PM-Kaushal Vikas Yoganeskilling (6) Standlly Indiaentrepreneurship (7) MUDRA Yojanecost loan for business (8) NEFT/2020 - education vocational training (9) LIS schemeUJWALA Thus, MPI that has decreased as estimated by recent WB report 5.5%. poverty (Govt effort have decreased the poverty
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Conclusion
Thus, MPI that has decreased as estimated by recent WB report 5.5%. poverty (Govt effort have decreased the poverty
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Diagram
Bar chart showing poverty statistics with values: 52k, 17%, 16% across years 2014, 2022, 2024
Topper
Kiran Kamate
AIR 53
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger
Poverty and Malnutrition
Multidimensional Poverty in India
Writing Stats
306
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analytical
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