Poverty Lines in India The poverty line defines a threshold income. Households earning below this threshold are considered poor. Different countries have different methods of defining the threshold income depending on local socio-economic needs. Poverty is measured based on consumer expenditure surveys of the National Sample Survey Organisation. A poor household is defined as one… Continue reading Poverty Lines in India: Estimations and Committees

Poverty in India People living in poverty are often socially excluded and marginalized. Their right to effectively participate in public affairs is frequently ignored, and thus elimination of poverty is much more than a humanitarian issue, as it is more of a human rights issue. Thus, eradication of poverty and hunger is the basis of… Continue reading Poverty in India: Types of Poverty, Causes of Poverty, Vicious Circle of Poverty

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India’s Balance of Payments: Current Account, Capital Account, Goods and Services Account India’s BOP Performance: Balance of Payment versus Balance of Trade, Current Account versus Capital Account FDI and FPI in India, External Commercial Borrowings, Foreign Exchange Reserves in India Foreign Exchange Rate Determination in India and Types of Exchange Rate Capital and Current Account… Continue reading Indian Economy (Issues Relating to India’s External Sector)

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Sustainable Development Goals and India The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), otherwise known as the Global Goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. The 17 Goals build on the successes of the Millennium Development Goals, while including new areas such as climate… Continue reading Sustainable Development Goals and India

Millennium Development Goals and India In 2000, 189 nations made a promise to free people from extreme poverty and multiple deprivations. This pledge became the eight Millennium Development Goals to be achieved by 2015. In September 2010, the world recommitted itself to accelerate progress towards these goals. The MDGs consists of eight goals, and these… Continue reading Economic and Social Development in India: Millennium Development Goals