MALNUTRITION IN INDIA India is one of the world’s fastest growing economies sitting on a population of 1.241 billion [1]. Yet still‚ since its independence in 1947 majority of Indian population is either at or below the National Poverty Line. According to a report by the World Bank‚ malnutrition in India is more common than in Sub-Saharan Africa. More than a third of malnourished children live in India. The number is almost 5 times higher than that of China. Malnutrition thus has alarming implications
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The existence of poverty ensures that society’s dirty work will be done. Every society has such work: physically dirty or dangerous‚ temporary‚ dead-end and underpaid‚ undignified and menial jobs. Society can fill these jobs by paying higher wages than for clean work‚ the poor will do what it takes to feed their family and themselves the don’t have the luxury of taking time off to find a better paying job like the wealthy have a chance to wait for a better job. The poor takes whatever they can and
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safety. Strategy of the Indian Railways for accident prevention include progressively achieving reduction in accidents attributable to human failure by way of introduction of modern technologies and devices and mechanization of maintenance. Safety measures taken by the Railways include timely replacement of over-aged assets‚ adoption of suitable technologies for upgradation and maintenance of track‚ rolling stock‚ signaling and interlocking systems‚ safety drives‚ greater emphasis on training of officials
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Extreme Poverty: dimensions and policy implications with particular focus on South East Asia Richard Curtain Professional Associate National Institute for Governance Curtain Consulting‚ Melbourne www.curtain-consulting.net.au 2 November 2004 1. Introduction The purpose of this paper is to present estimates of young people in poverty in the world‚ with particular reference to South East Asia. The paper also describes the efforts by countries in the latter region to overcome poverty among youth
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Child poverty in the U.K Introduction Child poverty is becoming more of a big issue now more than ever in the U.K‚ with so many people unemployed and living on benefits. Children across the country are being deprived of basic living standards. The price of living is going up and it’s no wonder people are struggling to make ends meet. In my essay‚ I will talk about all aspects of how child poverty impacts greatly on children’s lives. I will talk about the effects poverty has on a child’s health
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English 101 12 November 2013 Problems in Poverty “The poverty of the poor is their destruction”‚ says the Book of Proverbs. As in any story there are two sides to be told. It is neither the rich man nor the poor man’s fault but rather a compilation of responsibility on both sides. Stories on the television or articles in the newspaper inform American’s frequently on the issue of poverty in this country. The types and studies of American’s living in poverty is on the rise. There are children going
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India‚ “The land of Lords” is the world’s ancient civilization. India is also the land of various cultural diversities‚ where you will find a beautiful contrast of customary and contemporary ingredients. It is a place where you experience spirituality and solitude together. India is a land with legendary sagas‚ rich rituals‚ distinct cultures‚ various festivals and ceremonies. Also a land of historical monuments‚ architectural miracles and rich historical past. Let us know more about India 5‚000
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Poverty has always been with us from beggars outside the gates of Jerusalem to the mentally ill homeless woman in the park. America is known for our huge difference in culture and class. This is due partly to the dynamics behind the political decisions of this country. The president himself admits that America is more unequal than it’s been since the great depression and many of his own supporters say he has failed. America now has‚ by many standards‚ the lowest social mobility of all of the high-end
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The average income of America in the year 2006 is $48‚201. ("Annual") but‚ why does poverty exist in our country? Everyday you wake up and see streets that are filled with cars‚ houses‚ buildings‚ stands‚ plants‚ and animals‚ but have you ever noticed a homeless family or starving children on the street? The truth is‚ poverty is around us‚ and we are oblivious to it. People need to realize that poverty is a growing epidemic. I have seen some families living in their cars‚ and eating from garbage
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Americans in Poverty that use Head Start and food stamps have better education and are healthier. Americans also live a more productive life due to the use of food stamps and all the programs the government offers. The United States should not end the War on Poverty because it boosts the chances for all the Americans and with the help of government programs the children will become more successful and healthier.
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