Is India Still Poor? | Poverty In India | Explained | OnlyIAS
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted a significant decrease in poverty levels in India from 2014 to 2018, with 13.5 crore people moving into the middle class, showcasing the importance of understanding poverty beyond just income levels. International organizations like the United Nations stress a multi-dimensional approach to poverty eradication, focusing on basic necessities like nutrition and sanitation, recognizing poverty as a threat to prosperity and social cohesion that requires a holistic strategy for effective intervention.
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- Transitioning from poverty to the middle class for 13.5 crore people in India between 2014 and 2018 signifies an improvement in living standards and purchasing power, indicating a decrease in poverty levels within the country.
- Poverty is no longer solely measured by income levels but encompasses a broader spectrum of deficiencies such as lack of proper nutrition and sanitation, necessitating a multi-dimensional approach to combat poverty effectively and address its various dimensions comprehensively.
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Recent questions
How many people in India moved from poverty to middle class?
13.5 crore
What is the focus of United Nations' poverty eradication goals?
Multidimensional understanding
How is poverty defined beyond income levels?
Lack of basic necessities
What are the broader impacts of poverty beyond economics?
Political stability and societal fabric
What is needed to effectively combat poverty?
Multi-dimensional understanding
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