Module 1: Rural Development & Poverty in Bihar (Tendulkar Committee Methodology)

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In a state where no less than 90 percent of the total population lives in rural areas, the government is committed to addressing the issues and challenges distinctive to rural Bihar to achieve holistic and inclusive development. The challenge of rural development is particularly pronounced due to very high population density, which exerts immense pressure on economic resources. The high propensity for rural-to-urban and out-of-state migration further underlines the limited employment opportunities within the traditional agrarian economy.

Vision of Rural Growth:

The state government envisions transforming rural resources into the engine of growth through systematic policy interventions, such as expanding the irrigation network, upgrading rural road connectivity, enhancing power availability, and modernizing the technological base of agriculture.

Poverty Estimation Methodology (Suresh D. Tendulkar Committee):

Poverty is defined as a social phenomenon where a section of society is unable to fulfill even the basic necessities of life.
In 2009, the Planning Commission constituted 'The Expert Group to Review the Methodology for Estimation of Poverty' chaired by Suresh D. Tendulkar.
The Tendulkar Committee shifted the poverty estimation approach from purely calorie-based consumption to a comprehensive basket covering nutrition, health, education, clothing, and footwear expenditures.
The selected consumption basket used to determine poverty is termed the Poverty Line Basket (PLB).

⭐ Key Points

Poverty is defined as a social phenomenon where a section of society is unable to fulfill even the basic necessities of life.
In 2009, the Planning Commission constituted 'The Expert Group to Review the Methodology for Estimation of Poverty' chaired by Suresh D. Tendulkar.
The Tendulkar Committee shifted the poverty estimation approach from purely calorie-based consumption to a comprehensive basket covering nutrition, health, education, clothing, and footwear expenditures.
The selected consumption basket used to determine poverty is termed the Poverty Line Basket (PLB).

📌 One-line Q&A

Poverty is defined as a social phenomenon where a section of — society is unable to fulfill even the basic necessities of life.
In 2009, the Planning Commission constituted 'The Expert Group to Review the Methodology for Estimation of Poverty' chaired by Suresh D. Tendulkar.
The Tendulkar Committee shifted the poverty estimation approach from purely calorie-based consumption — to a comprehensive basket covering nutrition, health, education, clothing, and footwear expenditures.
The selected consumption basket used to determine — poverty is termed the Poverty Line Basket (PLB).

Questions 1 MCQs

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The Expert Group appointed by the Planning Commission in 2009 to review poverty estimation methodology was headed by whom?

The Expert Group to Review the Methodology for Estimation of Poverty was headed by Suresh D. Tendulkar in 2009.

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Poverty is defined as a social phenomenon where a section of ______

society is unable to fulfill even the basic necessities of life.

In 2009, the Planning Commission constituted 'The Expert Group to Review the Methodology for Estimation of Poverty' chaired by ______.

Suresh D. Tendulkar

The Tendulkar Committee shifted the poverty estimation approach from purely calorie-based consumption ______

to a comprehensive basket covering nutrition, health, education, clothing, and footwear expenditures.

The selected consumption basket used to determine ______

poverty is termed the Poverty Line Basket (PLB).