Measurement of Poverty in India and Steps to Overcome Rural Poverty **1. Measurement of Poverty: Poverty Line: Poverty in India is primarily measured by the poverty line, which is defined based on income and consumption. The Tendulkar Committee (2009) and Rangarajan Committee (2014) have provided upRead more
Measurement of Poverty in India and Steps to Overcome Rural Poverty
**1. Measurement of Poverty:
- Poverty Line: Poverty in India is primarily measured by the poverty line, which is defined based on income and consumption. The Tendulkar Committee (2009) and Rangarajan Committee (2014) have provided updated poverty lines. These lines are used to assess whether individuals or households fall below a certain income threshold, indicating poverty.
- NSSO Surveys: The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) conducts periodic surveys to collect data on household consumption and income, which helps in measuring poverty levels.
**2. Steps to Overcome Rural Poverty:
- Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA): Provides guaranteed employment of 100 days per year to rural households, enhancing income security.
- Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (Gramin): Aims to provide affordable housing to the rural poor, improving living conditions.
- Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana (DAY-NRLM): Focuses on enhancing self-employment and income through formation of self-help groups (SHGs).
Conclusion: India measures poverty through income-based thresholds and national surveys. Efforts to alleviate rural poverty include employment guarantees, housing schemes, and self-employment programs.
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Production: -Precision Ag: Use drones and satellite imaging to use resources like water and fertilizers better and reduce crop loss due to pests or weather. -Better Farming: Adopt sustainable farming practices to reduce soil erosion and increase yields. Processing & Storage: -Infrastructure: InvRead more
Production:
-Precision Ag: Use drones and satellite imaging to use resources like water and fertilizers better and reduce crop loss due to pests or weather.
-Better Farming: Adopt sustainable farming practices to reduce soil erosion and increase yields.
Processing & Storage:
-Infrastructure: Invest in better storage structures by upgrading refrigeration systems, controlled atmosphere technologies and better packaging to reduce waste.
-Food Safety & Quality Control: Implement strict quality control to detect problems early and avoid big losses.
-Distribution:
-Logistics: Reduce routes, minimize delay and ensure timely delivery to avoid food waste during transit.
Cold Chain Management: Maintain temperature throughout the distribution process.
-Consumption:
-Meal planning. This means having a meal schedule to reduce excess buying and reduce food decay. Proper storage- Store food well in the fridge or freezer in the right quantity that will not spoil. Composting- Collect food waste to deposit into compost for nutrient rich soil.
Reduce Food Waste in Restaurants: Encourage restaurants to adopt measures such as smaller portion sizes, “doggy bags,” and composting programs.
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