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Poverty

Gujarat Board · Class 12 · Economics

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Meaning and Nature of Poverty

  • Poverty is a situation where a major portion of population cannot satisfy minimum basic requirements
  • Traditional meaning focuses on income poverty - people below poverty line based on minimum consumption expenditure
  • Modern meaning includes non-income poverty - lack of access to education, health, housing, clean water, etc.
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Indicators of Poverty

  • Low per capita household consumption expenditure - India: $725 (2014)
  • High malnutrition levels - 15.2% malnourished people in India (2014-16)
  • Low life expectancy (68 years) and high infant mortality rate (39 per 1000)
3

Causes of Poverty

  • Historical reasons: Colonial exploitation destroyed Indian agriculture and industries
  • Natural causes: Monsoon dependency, droughts, floods affect agricultural production
  • Demographic factors: High population growth, large family size reduce per capita income
4

Measures to Reduce Poverty

  • Increase agricultural productivity through technology, irrigation, better seeds
  • Develop small-scale industries for employment generation
  • Strengthen unorganized sector with social security measures

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