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Liberating the Poor from Deprivation: The Key to Sustainable Poverty Eradication in India

Introduction Poverty is often narrowly understood as a lack of income. However, modern development thinking recognizes poverty as a multidimensional phenomenon involving deprivation of opportunities, capabilities, dignity, and basic rights. Nobel laureate Amartya Sen conceptualized poverty as a “capability deprivation,” emphasizing that real poverty lies in the inability of individuals to live lives they value….

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Poverty in India: A Multidimensional Challenge and the Way Forward

Introduction India, despite being one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, continues to face the persistent challenge of poverty. With its rapid economic growth, the country has witnessed an increase in its GDP, infrastructure development, and human capital. However, these gains have not always been equitably distributed, and large sections of the population remain…

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Major Challenges in Reducing Poverty and Inequality in India: A Critical Analysis

Introduction India, one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, faces significant challenges in addressing poverty and inequality despite its impressive economic growth in recent decades. Over 270 million people in India still live in poverty, and income inequality remains a major issue. While government policies, social welfare programs, and economic reforms have contributed to…

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Poverty as a Culture: Understanding the Cycle of Generational Poverty

Poverty, when transmitted over generations, can evolve into a cultural phenomenon that influences not just economic status but social, psychological, and behavioral patterns. This concept of poverty as a culture is not simply about the lack of material wealth but extends to the ways in which poverty shapes mindsets, behaviors, and values across generations. Understanding…

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