Poverty in India and Indian states: an update

Type Working Paper - Washington (DC): International Food Policy Research Institute
Title Poverty in India and Indian states: an update
Author(s)
Volume 32
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 1998
URL http://www.ifpri.org/sites/default/files/pubs/divs/fcnd/dp/papers/dp47.pdf
Abstract
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.

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