discus major reason poverty in India

There are various reasons for poverty in India which are outlined below -

(1) Prolonged Colonial Administration

The policies of British Colonial government shattered the Indian economy so much that it could not be revived until the 1980s.

(2) Unabated Population Growth

The failures to promote both the required economic growth and population control have been the main cause of poverty today.

(3) Illiteracy

Illiteracy is also an important cause of poverty in our country.

(4) Disparity in the Ownership of Land-holdings

The unequal distribution of land, lack of land resources and failure in the proper implementation of land reform policies have been the major causes of poverty in rural areas.

(5) Unemployment

Lack of job security and unemployment are other causes.

(6) Widening Inequalities of Income

This is a feature of high poverty. Money has been concentrating in fewer hands, thus rendering a majority of people poor.

(7) Slow Growth of Employment Opportunities

Despite the implementation of various employment generating programmes our government has failed to provide the necessary employment opportunities.      

(8) Socio-cultural Factors

In order to fulfill social obligations such as marriage etc. and religious ceremonies people in India including the poor spend a lot of money which makes some people even poorer.