India has lifted millions out of poverty, but weak real earnings and youth unemployment expose the limits of poverty-line measures. #unemployment #poverty Read more »
A new study shows climate change is not just an environmental threat; it is also making poverty deeper, more localised, and harder to escape. #climatechange #poverty Read more »
Varanasi's Beggars Corporation argues that beggary can be reduced by investment, ownership and formal work rather than alms. #poverty Read more »
Despite claims of #poverty elimination, changes in survey methodology and outdated #povertylines render such conclusions dubious. Read more »
India’s #poverty levels have fallen sharply, but millions risk falling back without real-time #welfare and strong #publichealth infrastructure. #indianeconomy #gdpgrowth Read more »
While poverty is falling sharply, rising inequality and fragile job quality threaten to undermine the progress. #poverty #policy Read more »
Poverty line in India employs outdated benchmarks and contested methodologies that paint an incomplete picture of the economy. #poverty #MPI Read more »
Decentralisation, improved data management, and a focus on quality education and healthcare are crucial for sustainable poverty reduction. Read more »
The HCES data suggest decline in poverty and inequality, but concerns over methodology and inflation adjustment remain. Read more »
The UNDP human development report urges India to address inequalities through strategies such as focusing on poverty-stricken states, empowering marginalised communities, and installing social safety nets. Read more »