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

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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….

Poverty Alleviation Programmes in India: Political Will as the Key to Success

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Introduction Poverty alleviation has been a central objective of India’s development strategy since Independence. From planned economic development to rights-based welfare schemes, successive governments have introduced numerous programmes aimed at reducing poverty, unemployment, and social deprivation. Despite these sustained efforts, poverty—particularly in its multidimensional form—continues to pose a serious challenge to inclusive growth and good…

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Hunger, Poverty and Good Governance in India

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Introduction Good governance is not merely about efficient administration or robust institutions; it is ultimately judged by its ability to ensure a dignified life for all citizens. In India, despite decades of planned development and democratic governance, hunger and poverty continue to remain among the most serious challenges to good governance. These problems undermine human…

Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI): An Overview

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Introduction In development studies, measuring the well-being of a population is more complex than simply looking at income levels or GDP. While economic indicators like GDP per capita give an idea of material wealth, they do not reflect the quality of life, health, education, and overall well-being of a population. To address this gap, the…

Poverty in India: A Multidimensional Challenge and the Way Forward

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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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