Poverty in India and Indian states: an update

A complete and updated series on poverty measures for India is presented spanning the period 1951–1994. The series are presented at the all-India level as well as for 15 major states, and for rural and urban sectors separately. Key features of the evolution of poverty in India are described.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Datt, Gaurav
Format: Artículo preliminar
Language:Inglés
Published: International Food Policy Research Institute 1998
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/161244
Description
Summary:A complete and updated series on poverty measures for India is presented spanning the period 1951–1994. The series are presented at the all-India level as well as for 15 major states, and for rural and urban sectors separately. Key features of the evolution of poverty in India are described.