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Human Development

CBSE · Class 12 · Geography

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Growth vs Development - Fundamental Concepts

  • Growth is quantitative and value neutral - can be positive or negative
  • Development is qualitative and always value positive
  • Growth measures changes in quantity over time
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Concept of Human Development

  • Introduced by Dr. Mahbub-ul-Haq in late 1980s-early 1990s
  • Human development enlarges people's choices and improves their lives
  • People are central to all development
3

Pillars of Human Development

  • Four main pillars: Equity, Sustainability, Productivity, Empowerment
  • Equity: Equal access to opportunities regardless of gender, race, income, caste
  • Sustainability: Continuity of opportunities for future generations
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Approaches to Human Development

  • Income Approach: Links development to income levels - higher income = higher development
  • Welfare Approach: Sees people as beneficiaries; emphasizes government expenditure on welfare
  • Basic Needs Approach: Focuses on six basic needs - health, education, food, water, sanitation, housing

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Growth is quantitative and valueIntroduced by Dr1) EquityHDI ranks countries based on performanceMeasures shortfall in human development by

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