Various measures which should be taken to reduce poverty in India are: 1. Changing Strategy of Economic Growth 2. Agricultural Growth and Poverty Alleviation 3. Speedy Development of Infrastructure 4. Accelerating Human Resource Development 5. Growth of Non-Farm Employment 6. Access to Assets 7. Public Distribution System 8. Direct Attack on Poverty 9. Economic Growth. Measure # 1. Changing Strategy [...]
In this article we will discuss about the problem of poverty in India and remedies to eradicate it. Problem of Poverty: Dutt was chiefly concerned with the problem of India's poverty. In his book "Famines in India", he analysed the causes for the frequency of famines in India. The chief cause was the British rule and its policies. Dutt referred [...]
The below mentioned article provides an overview on the problem of poverty in India. Meaning of Poverty: Poverty is often defined by economists and social workers with reference to certain basic amenities such as food, floor space per person, medical care, etc. When a family lacks these basic amenities, it is considered poor, regardless of its income. An alternative approach [...]