about poverty rate in himachal pardesh
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Answer:
Percentage of poverty in Himachal Pradesh is 8.06.
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Explanation:
Poverty, Growth & Inequality
With poor people making up less than a tenth of its population, Himachal Pradesh is one of India’s
more prosperous states. Since 1994, there has been a steady decline in poverty in the state,
specially in the rural areas. As a result, the difference in poverty levels between the state’s rural
and urban areas has narrowed considerably. In spite of this, Himachal Pradesh’s western and
central districts record higher levels of poverty than its other regions. Growth in the state has
been modest after 2005, driven mainly by the non-farm sectors of the economy. In urban areas,
consumption inequality has increased.
Poverty in Himachal Pradesh is among the lowest in the country
Explanation:
This is a list of States and Union Territories of India ranked according to poverty as of 2011. The list is compiled from the Annual Report of Reserve Bank of India published in 2013.[1] The rank is calculated according to the percentage of people below poverty-line [2] and is based on MRP-consumption
