The document discusses poverty in India, defining it and presenting statistics while emphasizing the need for action. It outlines types of poverty, causes such as population growth and unemployment, and the impact on society, including malnutrition and crime. Additionally, it highlights government schemes, the role of NGOs, and solutions for poverty eradication, ultimately envisioning a poverty-free India.
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Poverty in India
The document discusses poverty in India, defining it and presenting statistics while emphasizing the need for action. It outlines types of poverty, causes such as population growth and unemployment, and the impact on society, including malnutrition and crime. Additionally, it highlights government schemes, the role of NGOs, and solutions for poverty eradication, ultimately envisioning a poverty-free India.
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Poverty in India
Causes, Impact, and Solutions
Introduction • • Definition of poverty • • India's poverty statistics • • Importance of addressing poverty Types of Poverty • • Absolute Poverty: Lack of basic necessities • • Relative Poverty: Economic inequality • • Urban vs. Rural Poverty Causes of Poverty in India • • Population growth • • Unemployment • • Low wages • • Lack of education • • Corruption • • Social inequalities Impact of Poverty • • Malnutrition • • Low literacy rates • • Increase in crime • • Economic stagnation • • Social unrest Government Schemes to Reduce Poverty • • MGNREGA – Rural employment • • PMAY – Housing for all • • PDS – Subsidized food • • Ayushman Bharat – Health insurance • • Skill India – Job training Role of NGOs & International Organizations • • NGOs like Akshaya Patra, CRY • • UN and World Bank initiatives • • Public-private partnerships Solutions to Eradicate Poverty • • Education and skill development • • Encouraging entrepreneurship • • Strengthening social security • • Reducing corruption • • Sustainable growth Conclusion • • Summary of key points • • Role of individuals and government • • A vision for a poverty-free India References & Acknowledgments • • Government reports • • UN data • • Research papers • • Acknowledging contributors