Poverty line in India employs outdated benchmarks and contested methodologies that paint an incomplete picture of the economy. #poverty #MPI Read more »
Decentralisation, improved data management, and a focus on quality education and healthcare are crucial for sustainable poverty reduction. Read more »
The HCES data suggest decline in poverty and inequality, but concerns over methodology and inflation adjustment remain. Read more »
The UNDP human development report urges India to address inequalities through strategies such as focusing on poverty-stricken states, empowering marginalised communities, and installing social safety nets. Read more »
The #Covid19 pandemic crisis led to an increase in #inequality and #poverty, but targeted #socialsupport schemes became India's lifeline during the crisis. #multidimensionalpoverty Read more »
The counter mobilisations at the UN Food Systems Summit were an attack on multilateralism, the best available option to raise critical global issues. Read more »
The government must channelise all its management and financial resources to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic before the third wave strikes India. Read more »
The graduation model assists subjects in securing earning potential, social protection and financial literacy in an overarching development approach. Read more »
By rolling out the UBI, the government is washing its hands off the obligation of ensuring food, shelter, education, healthcare and social security. Read more »
The ineptitude of the capitalist world in the face of Covid-19 crisis exposes the inadequacy of the market mechanism. Read more »