Author: National Institute of Urban Affairs
Place: New Delhi
Publisher: National Institute of Urban Affairs
Year: 1998
Pages: 37
Source: Donated by Charles Corea Associates
Subject: Urbanisation
Sub-Subject: Urban Poverty
Keyword: Urban Poverty, Poverty Alleviation Programs, Urban Development, Poverty Analysis
Classification: 307.1416
Shelf: C1R2
Accession No: B454
Contents: Abstract A Prefatory Note on the Programme of Research on Urban Poverty Five Year Plans and Urban Poverty The Definition and Magnitude of Urban Poverty Urban Poverty Alleviation Programme: International and National Experience A- International Experience B- National Programmes, Approach to Urban Poverty: Same Questions Annex 1-7
Abstract: This position note examines urban poverty, with a focus on India, and reviews its evolution through India’s Five-Year Plans. It defines urban poverty, exploring its scale and socio-economic factors, particularly in the context of rapid urbanization. The note compares international and national experiences in addressing urban poverty, highlighting global strategies and their outcomes. A critical review of India’s poverty alleviation programs is presented, evaluating their effectiveness and alignment with global best practices. The analysis offers recommendations for more inclusive, sustainable solutions to reduce urban poverty in India, supported by data in the annexes.