Topic: Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
4. Loss of jobs and incomes after the pandemic has adversely impacted the urban poor. What can make the lives of the urban poor better in the short to medium term? (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
To make rapid economic progress, India needs to improve the well-being of the workforce that migrates to cities in the hope of a better life.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about having a relook at urban poor with a new perspective of urban policies, urban planning and institutional frameworks
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving statistic about the numbers of urban poor in India
Body:
First, mention the various causes of poverty in Urban areas and how it is much more severe than the rural areas.
Next, write about the impact of pandemic on urban poor.
Next, write about institutional framework to help urban poor – minimum wages, social security, food and nutritional security and rehabilitation and resettlement, Housing etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
