GS3 · 15 marks · 250 words
India faces challenges in measuring extreme poverty due to varying estimates and outdated poverty lines. In this context, discuss the need for a national poverty indicator and its potential impact on policymaking. (15 M)
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Syllabus: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
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