Question

discuss the major reasons for poverty in india?

Answer 1

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There are various reasons for poverty in India which are outlined below :-

a) Prolonged Colonial Administration

 The policies of British Colonial government shattered the Indian economy so much that it  could not be revived until the 1980s.

 The policy of the colonial government ruined traditional handicrafts and discouraged  development of industries like textiles .

b) Unabated Population Growth

The failures to promote both the required economic growth and population control have been  the main cause of poverty today.

c) Illiteracy  

Illiteracy is also an important cause of poverty in our country.  

d) Disparity in the Ownership of Land-holdings

The unequal distribution of land, lack of land resources and failure in the proper  implementation of land reform policies have been the major causes of poverty in rural areas.

e) Unemployment

Lack of job security and unemployment are other causes.

f) Widening Inequalities of Income

This is a feature of high poverty. Money has been concentrating in fewer hands, thus  rendering a majority of people poor.

g) Slow Growth of Employment Opportunities

Despite the implementation of various employment generating programmes our government  has failed to provide the necessary employment opportunities.

h) Socio-cultural Factors

In order to fulfil social obligations such as marriage etc. and religious ceremonies people in  India including the poor spend a lot of money which makes some people even poorer.  

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Answer 2

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1.Lack of industrialisation: India is very backward from the industrial point of view. Hardly 3 per cent of the total working population is engaged in the large- scale industry.

2.Over dependence on agri-culture: Even after more than 60 years of independence more than 60 per cent of our total population still depends on agriculture for its livelihood. Due to shortage of inputs, our agriculture is backward.

3.Inflationary pressure: Upward trend in prices adversely affects the poor sections of the society.

4.Unemployment: Due to lack of job opportunities, more than 90 lakhs of our total working force is unemployed.

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