Status of Poverty in India – A State wise Analysis

Economics

First millennium development goal is to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger. Present study is an attempt to understand the existence and state wise changes in poverty in India and analyse changes in consumption expenditure pattern. Using the data collected from 68th round of NSSO Report and report of planning commission of India the study finds out that poverty ratio in rural India during the study period has been higher than that of urban areas. Percentage share of expenditure incurred on consumption of food has shown a constant decline. Huge variation in the number of people moving out of below poverty line to above poverty line amongst Indian states

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