Policies should work not only towards reducing the number of people below the poverty line but also ensuring that people do not suffer from multiple deprivations. Critically examine the above statement in the light of methodology adopted to measure poverty in independent India. (250 W)

Mentor’s Comment: Similar question has been asked in 2016-mains, (“An essential condition to eradicate poverty is to liberate the poor … Continue reading Policies should work not only towards reducing the number of people below the poverty line but also ensuring that people do not suffer from multiple deprivations. Critically examine the above statement in the light of methodology adopted to measure poverty in independent India. (250 W)