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BHOOMIKA JAINAIR 331· 2025

Question Q.9GS2GS2

What do you understand by the term 'urbanisation of poverty'? Also, explain how urban poverty differs from rural poverty in India?

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Urbanisation of poverty refers to increasing number of poor and deprived population in urban areas, both qualitatively and quantitatively.

As per Economic Survey 2024-25, urban poverty is at 6.62%, more than rural poverty.

Urbanisation of poverty can be:

1. Qualitative - unaffordability, place, dearth urban living standards, slum population

2. Quantitative - more dependent on social factors - Eg poverty due to ghettoization

Difference: Urban & Rural poverty

Urban poverty: Due to unaffordability, dips

Rural poverty: Due to unavailability of opportunities

— BHOOMIKA JAIN · AIR 331

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BHOOMIKA JAIN

AIR 3312025

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GS2GS2

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Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger

Poverty and Malnutrition

Urbanisation of Poverty

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