describe the poverty trends in india for period 1973 to 2000
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There was a substantial decline in poverty ratios in India from about 55% in 1973 to 36% in 1993.
(a) The proportion of people below poverty line further came down to about 26 % in 2000.
(b) If the trend continues, people below poverty, line may come down to less than 20 % in the next few years.
(c) Although the percentage of the people living under poverty declined in the earlier two decades (1973-1993) the number of poor remained stable around 320 million for a fairly long period.
(d) The latest estimates indicate a significant reduction in the number of poor to about 260 million.
(a) The proportion of people below poverty line further came down to about 26 % in 2000.
(b) If the trend continues, people below poverty, line may come down to less than 20 % in the next few years.
(c) Although the percentage of the people living under poverty declined in the earlier two decades (1973-1993) the number of poor remained stable around 320 million for a fairly long period.
(d) The latest estimates indicate a significant reduction in the number of poor to about 260 million.
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