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100 _aSingh, Kanwal D.P.
245 _aInclusive growth and poverty reduction: a case study of India
260 _c2017
300 _ap.579-594.
362 _aDec
520 _aThe article surveys the reduction in poverty in India after Independence. It looks into the idea of development through inclusiveness of all sections of society. Important elements of inclusiveness and causes for low inclusive growth in India are explained. The methodologies adopted by Planning Commission of India to estimate poverty have been analysed. Important committees formed for poverty estimation in India are discussed. The controversies in India over the calculation of a poverty line are discussed and shown in tables and in diagrams. It also discusses the regional disparities in poverty reduction and alleviation of poverty among various castes and groups. The article goes on to discuss the XIth and the XIIth Five-Year Plans and the state action towards alleviation of poverty and promotion of inclusive growth. - Reproduced.
650 _aInclusive growth
650 _aPoverty estimation - India
650 _aPoverty reduction - India - Case study
650 _aPoverty eradication - India
773 _aIndian Journal of Public Administration
909 _a116498
999 _c116492
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