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CBSE | Class 9 | economics
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Poverty in India is a complex issue, affecting millions across rural and urban regions.
It includes hunger, malnutrition, lack of shelter, education, healthcare, and job opportunities.
Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is used to assess poverty beyond income.
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Real-life stories like Ram Saran (urban poor) and Lakha Singh (rural poor) highlight the various dimensions of poverty.
These include inadequate income, health problems, poor housing, large family size, and lack of education.
Such examples bring out issues like helplessness, social exclusion, and poor living conditions.
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Poverty means more than income deficiency—it involves social exclusion and vulnerability.
Poor people face discrimination, lack of access to healthcare, education, and employment.
Vulnerability highlights the risk certain groups face in falling into poverty.
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Poverty line is defined based on income or consumption levels needed to meet basic needs.
In India, calorie intake (2400 in rural and 2100 in urban areas) and cost of basic necessities were used historically.
The National Multidimensional Poverty Index now uses 12 indicators for a broader assessment.
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Poverty has declined from 45% in 1993–94 to 15% (multidimensional) in 2019–21.
Rural areas have seen faster reduction than urban areas in recent years.
States like Bihar, UP, MP, and Rajasthan have shown significant improvement due to government efforts.
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Poverty varies greatly among states; Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Punjab have low poverty rates.
Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and casual labourers are most vulnerable.
Women, children, and elderly within poor families suffer more due to intra-household inequality.
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Poverty has declined globally from 16.27% (2010) to 9.05% (2019), measured at $2.15/day.
China and Southeast Asia have made significant progress; Sub-Saharan Africa still faces high poverty.
India’s poverty rate dropped to 11.9% in 2021 due to rapid development and government schemes.
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Historical factors like colonial rule, low industrial development, and population growth are key causes.
Unequal distribution of land and assets, illiteracy, social obligations, and indebtedness deepen poverty.
Poverty has both economic and socio-cultural roots.
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Economic growth since the 1980s has played a major role in reducing poverty.
Targeted programs include MGNREGA, PM Poshan, PM Ujjwala Yojana, and maternal care schemes.
These schemes aim to provide food, health, education, employment, and clean fuel to the poor.
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Poverty persists with wide disparities among regions and social groups.
Focus is shifting from income-based poverty to human poverty—lack of dignity, confidence, rights.
Future efforts must prioritize education, women empowerment, and inclusive economic growth.
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Poverty Line – Minimum income or consumption level needed to meet basic needs.
Multidimensional Poverty – Poverty measured using health, education, and living standards.
Social Exclusion – Being excluded from benefits and opportunities available to others.
Vulnerability – Risk of falling into or remaining in poverty.
Disguised Unemployment – More people engaged than required, leading to hidden unemployment.
Head Count Ratio – Proportion of population below poverty line.
Human Poverty – Deprivation in education, health, dignity, security, and basic rights.
Antyodaya – Concept of uplifting the poorest of the poor.
Sustainable Development Goals – UN initiative to eliminate poverty and improve living standards by 2030.
