Question Q8discuss benefits and challenges of redefining poverty lineGS2GS2

अत्यधिक गरीबी की कमी करने के भारत की प्रगति दिए जाने पर, क्या देश को अपनी गरीबी लाइन को बेहतर ढंग से प्रतिबिंबित करने के लिए फिर से परिभाषित करना चाहिए? गरीबी लाइन की पुनर्परिभाषा के साथ जुड़े लाभ और चुनौतियों की चर्चा करें। (150 शब्द, 10 अंक) / Given India's strides in reducing extreme poverty, should the country consider redefining its poverty line to better reflect the socio-economic realities? Discuss the potential benefits and challenges associated with redefining the poverty line. (10 marks, 150 words)

Introduction

According to NITI Aayog Report, Multidimensional poverty Index, the poverty has declined from around 25% to 11% in last decade

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Causes of poverty decline:

Provision of services by govt. (b) PM Awas, PM Ujjwala, 2011 to 2023

Jobs creation in service and manufacturing sector.

Better remuneration for farmers

The current poverty line is based on the income levels of the people. It is based on the Tendalkar formula which defines poverty as amount required to fulfill basic calorie needs.

Current issues in poverty line estimation:

Doesn't take into account access to basic services such as water, electricity

Doesn't measure level of education of the person

Doesn't focus on standard of living

— Aditya Agarwal

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Diagram showing causes of poverty decline with connections to PM Awas, PM Ujjwala, jobs creation, and better remuneration

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Clear presentation of poverty decline data
Good discussion of current methodology
Identification of gaps in current approach
Relevant government schemes cited

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Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Poverty Alleviation

Redefining Poverty Line

Methodology and current issues

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