In the year 2004-2005 ____ percentage of population was below the pove...
In 2004-05, 37.2% of the country's population was below the poverty line with ratios for rural and urban areas at 41.8% and 25.7%.
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In the year 2004-2005 ____ percentage of population was below the pove...
Explanation:
The poverty line is the minimum level of income that is required to meet the basic necessities of life. The poverty line is usually calculated based on the cost of a basic diet that provides the minimum number of calories required for a person to maintain good health. In India, the poverty line is defined by the Planning Commission of India.
According to the data released by the Planning Commission of India, in the year 2004-2005, the percentage of the population below the poverty line was 37.2%.
Factors affecting poverty in India:
There are various factors that contribute to poverty in India. Some of them are:
1. Unequal distribution of wealth
2. Lack of education and skills
3. Rapidly growing population
4. Unemployment and underemployment
5. Inflation and rising prices of essential commodities
6. Poor infrastructure and lack of basic amenities
7. Lack of access to credit and financial services
8. Natural disasters and calamities
9. Social discrimination and inequality
10. Corruption and misgovernance
Efforts to reduce poverty in India:
The Government of India has launched various schemes and programs to reduce poverty in the country. Some of the major initiatives are:
1. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
2. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
3. Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana
4. National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM)
5. National Health Protection Scheme (Ayushman Bharat)
6. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
7. Skill India Mission
8. Digital India Campaign
9. Make in India Campaign
10. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Campaign
These initiatives aim to provide better education, health, employment, and infrastructure to the people of India to reduce poverty and improve the standard of living.
In the year 2004-2005 ____ percentage of population was below the pove...
Because according to data 37.2 is correct