Human Development
Uttar Pradesh Board · 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
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
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
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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