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The Planning Commission estimates that poverty levels in India have been falling sharply since 1983 and, based on the mixed recall period, around 21.8 per cent of the population (238 million out of a total population of 1,093 million) suffered from deprivation and were below the poverty line in 2005.
In terms of the rural-urban spread, 21.8 of rural Indians are poor (170 million people) while the figure for urban India is 21.7 million (68 million). Arvind Panagariya has somewhat different numbers, and argues that poverty numbers fell from 48.4 per cent in 1977-78, to 43 per cent in 1983-84, 39.1 per cent in 1987-88 and to 32.6 per cent in 1999-2000.
These, however, could be vast under-estimates going by the results of the World Bank's latest study on global poverty. To arrive at its estimates, the World Bank uses a new poverty benchmark based on purchasing power parity.
The World Bank uses an income cut off of Rs 21.6 per day in urban areas and Rs 14.3 per day in rural areas ( ...more
Answered by always fresh, 05 Sep '08 12:01 pm
In terms of the rural-urban spread, 21.8 of rural Indians are poor (170 million people) while the figure for urban India is 21.7 million (68 million). Arvind Panagariya has somewhat different numbers, and argues that poverty numbers fell from 48.4 per cent in 1977-78, to 43 per cent in 1983-84, 39.1 per cent in 1987-88 and to 32.6 per cent in 1999-2000.
These, however, could be vast under-estimates going by the results of the World Bank's latest study on global poverty. To arrive at its estimates, the World Bank uses a new poverty benchmark based on purchasing power parity.
The World Bank uses an income cut off of Rs 21.6 per day in urban areas and Rs 14.3 per day in rural areas ( ...more
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India is the richest country of cultural and intellectual heritage
It is the only society in the world which has never known slavery.
India never invaded any country in her last 10,000 years of history.
India was the richest country on Earth until the time of the British in the early 17th Century
Robert Clives personal wealth amassed from the blunder of Bengal during 1750s was estimated at around 401,102
It has been estimated that the total amount of treasure that the British looted from India had already reached 1,000,000,000 (1Billion) by 1901. Taking into consideration interest rates and inflation this would be worth close to $1,000,000,000,000, ($1Trillion) in real-terms today. ...more
Answered by PARTHA PATHAK, 08 Sep '08 01:55 pm
It is the only society in the world which has never known slavery.
India never invaded any country in her last 10,000 years of history.
India was the richest country on Earth until the time of the British in the early 17th Century
Robert Clives personal wealth amassed from the blunder of Bengal during 1750s was estimated at around 401,102
It has been estimated that the total amount of treasure that the British looted from India had already reached 1,000,000,000 (1Billion) by 1901. Taking into consideration interest rates and inflation this would be worth close to $1,000,000,000,000, ($1Trillion) in real-terms today. ...more
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On the contrary... richest; depends on what parameters you have to see richness
Answered by Praveen, 06 Sep '08 04:11 pm
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India is very poor as compared to another countries. Here in india middle class does not have eeven a penny to save.
Answered by bobbythakur, 05 Sep '08 12:24 pm
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Very very poor---pls look into rural n footpath life.
Answered by debesh kanungo, 05 Sep '08 11:49 am
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India is the richest country in its tradition ,in its cultual belief but dont forget our country was richest before British conquered us.....
Answered by IRENE GEORGE, 22 Oct '11 11:55 am
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