Module 1: Human Development in Bihar - Overview & Macro Indicators

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Growth with equity has been the core focus of Indian economic planning since the 1960s. By 2020, India was projected to be the youngest nation in the world in terms of demographic size. It is now widely acknowledged that social policies must promote human development in parallel with economic growth policies. In fact, human development is an indispensable prerequisite for sustainable economic growth, enhancing the quality of life through education, health, clean sanitation, and targeted welfare programs for marginalized sections.

Macro-Fiscal Expenditure Growth on Social Services:

Expenditure on social services in Bihar grew at an annual rate of 20.9 percent between 2014-15 and 2019-20.
During the same period, the Per Capita Development Expenditure (PCDE) in Bihar grew annually at 17.9 percent, compared to the national average of 11.6 percent.
State expenditure on education registered an annual growth of 17.3 percent, while spending on health grew at 21.4 percent.

Poverty Estimation Methodology (Suresh D. Tendulkar Committee):

The Planning Commission formed the Expert Group headed by Suresh D. Tendulkar in 2009. The committee moved beyond calorie-based metrics to assess poverty through an expanded Poverty Line Basket (PLB) incorporating expenditure on nutrition, health, education, clothing, and footwear.

⭐ Key Points

Expenditure on social services in Bihar grew at an annual rate of 20.9 percent between 2014-15 and 2019-20.
During the same period, the Per Capita Development Expenditure (PCDE) in Bihar grew annually at 17.9 percent, compared to the national average of 11.6 percent.
State expenditure on education registered an annual growth of 17.3 percent, while spending on health grew at 21.4 percent.

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Expenditure on social services in Bihar grew at an annual rate of ______ percent between 2014-15 and 2019-20. — 20.9
During the same period, the Per Capita Development Expenditure (PCDE) in Bihar grew annually at ______ percent, compared to the national average of 11.6 percent. — 17.9
State expenditure on education registered an annual growth of ______ percent, while spending on health grew at 21.4 percent. — 17.3

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What was the annual growth rate of expenditure on health in Bihar between 2014-15 and 2019-20?

Expenditure on education grew at 17.3%, while expenditure on health grew at 21.4% annually in Bihar.

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Expenditure on social services in Bihar grew at an annual rate of ______ percent between 2014-15 and 2019-20.

20.9

During the same period, the Per Capita Development Expenditure (PCDE) in Bihar grew annually at ______ percent, compared to the national average of 11.6 percent.

17.9

State expenditure on education registered an annual growth of ______ percent, while spending on health grew at 21.4 percent.

17.3