Topic: Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
5. A below par poverty measurement instrument misrepresents the degree of poverty. Elucidate in Indian context and suggest ways to fight the never-ending battle against poverty in the country. (250 words)
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The article brings to us the state of India’s poor and need to address it.
Key Demand of the question:
Discuss the need to correct the scale of poverty measurement in India and suggest ways to fight the never-ending battle against poverty in the country.
Directive:
Elucidate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start with the conditions of poverty in the country. Poverty is a state or condition in which a person lacks the resources for a minimum standard of living.
Body:
The answer body must have the following aspects covered:
Discuss the challenges associated with the current measurement system of poverty in India.
Explain why poverty has become a never ending fight in the country.
Discuss policies and programs in this direction; highlight the challenges associated with them.
Suggest ways to fight the never-ending battle against poverty in the country.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
