Question 17GS2

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)

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As per NITI Aayog multidimensional poverty in India come down from 22% to 11.5%. Also world bank data extreme poverty in India at 5.3% Rich Paradox of India: [World's Fastest growing economy ↔ World's largest population of extreme poor serious level hunger and malnutrition index] Reason for persistence of poverty: 1) Rising population: India world's largest population. -Poor high fertility rate (e.g., Bihar 2.9) 2) Limited reaches: Government scheme limited coverage

3Lack of employment: Capital intensive development. High unemployment i) Dependence on Agriculture: 46% population contribute 14% to GDP 5) Rural population: 70% population own 40% of GDP 6) Poor infrastructure: Hindes balanced regional growth. Islands of prosperity 7) Inequality: 1% own 40% of wealth as per world inequality bb. Measure taken by government: 1) Employment: MMEGAS scheme for low day work 2) Food security: PM Kaisa Kalyan Bhog 180cr covered

3Health: Ayushman Bharat scheme covers bottom 40% population 4) Education: Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan - Free education upto 8th class 5) Skill development: PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana 1.0 6) Direct benefit transfer: PMJAY to plug leakages. Measures required: [Right based Digitalization Approach Employment Digitalization E-governance intensive sector - TESLIE - MINE promote] To overcome poverty India need to adopt Aarthyaa sen capability approach underline quality health, education, and skill development to end the menace of hunger and poverty.

— Jayant Garg · AIR 64

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To overcome poverty India needs to adopt Amartya sen capability approach underline quality health, education, and skill development to end the menace of hunger and poverty.

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Jayant Garg

AIR 642024

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Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger

Paradox of Poverty

Multidimensional Poverty Analysis

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