Author name: Varsha Verma

The classification of individuals facing poverty can be broadly categorized into three groups: 1. Persistent Poverty 2. Temporary Poverty 3. Non-Poverty (or consistently not in poverty)  Categories of Poor The primary objectives of the British Raj in India were as follows: (a) To establish a market for British exports. (b) To divert India’s debt payments […]

INTRODUCTION Poverty stands out as a critical and urgent challenge within the Indian economy. This issue is deeply rooted in socio-economic factors. The definition and nature of poverty vary across nations, shaped by each country’s perception of an acceptable standard of living for its populace. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) characterizes income poverty as