References

3.15 References

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This section provides key academic references relevant to understanding poverty as a challenge in India.

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The references section lists essential academic texts, government publications, and research findings that offer deeper insights into poverty in India, its causes, and measures taken for alleviation.

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References

This section compiles important academic and governmental references that enrich the discussion of poverty challenges in India. The cited works range from textbooks to government surveys and scholarly articles, providing a robust foundation for understanding poverty’s multifaceted nature and the strategies implemented to address it.

Key Concepts

  • Poverty Line: It is a threshold used to determine the minimum level of income required to meet basic needs.

  • Social Exclusion: The exclusion of certain groups from accessing resources and rights, contributing to sustained poverty.

  • Vulnerability: Predisposition of certain groups to remain or become poor due to social and economic factors.

  • Human Poverty: A multidimensional approach to poverty that considers various deprivations, including health, education, and security.

Memory Aids

🎵 Rhymes Time

  • Poverty line, it’s more than a sign, it’s the cash we need to dine!

📖 Fascinating Stories

  • Once upon a time in a village, a poor family struggled to meet their needs. They faced hunger, lack of shelter, and no access to health. Then they heard about the 'poverty line' and learned how government programs could help them rise above their struggles.

🧠 Other Memory Gems

  • V-S-H for Poverty: V for Vulnerability, S for Social Exclusion, H for Human Poverty.

🎯 Super Acronyms

P.A.C.E for anti-poverty approaches

  • Promote growth
  • Awareness creation
  • Community involvement
  • Employment opportunities.

Examples

  • The Government of India uses a poverty line to assess how many citizens lack enough income to meet basic needs, which in 2011-12 was set at Rs 816 for rural areas.

  • Programs like the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) aim to reduce poverty by providing employment to rural households.

Glossary of Terms

  • Term: Poverty Line

    Definition:

    An imaginary threshold used to measure the minimum level of income necessary for individuals or families to meet their basic needs.

  • Term: Social Exclusion

    Definition:

    A process in which certain individuals or groups are systematically blocked from accessing rights, opportunities, and resources.

  • Term: Vulnerability

    Definition:

    The increased likelihood of experiencing poverty due to factors such as social status, lack of access to resources, or economic instability.

  • Term: Human Poverty

    Definition:

    A broader concept of poverty that includes deprivation in aspects beyond just income, such as health, education, and living standards.

  • Term: AntiPoverty Measures

    Definition:

    Strategies and programs implemented by governments or organizations aimed at reducing poverty rates.