Poverty in India has deep historical roots, influenced by colonial policies, post-independence economic strategies, and social inequalities. Historical Analysis of Poverty in India The history of poverty in India can be categorized into three key periods: Colonial Era (1757–1947): British colonial rule significantly contributed to India’s widespread poverty through the following key factors – Post-Independence…
Poverty and human development are deeply interconnected, with poverty often being a major barrier to human development. Human development refers to the process of improving the well-being of individuals, with a focus on enhancing their capabilities, education, healthcare and quality of life. How Poverty Affects Human Development? Developmental Issues Related to Poverty Developmental issues related…
“Poverty is the condition where an individual or group lacks the basic resources and income to meet their essential needs for a minimum standard of living.” Poverty is a global challenge affecting billions of people. It is manifested as deprivation of basic needs such as food, clean water, shelter, education and healthcare which deprives a…