1950 to mid-1970s: Income poverty reduction shows no discernible trend. In 1951, 47% of India's rural population was below the poverty line. The proportion went up to 64% in 1954-55; it came down to 45% in 1960-61 but in 1977-78, it went up again to 51%. Mid-1970s to 1990: Income poverty declined significantly between the mid-1970s and the end of the 1980s. The decline was more pronounced between 1977-78 and 1986-87, with rural income poverty declining from 51% to 39%. It went down further to 34%
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growth is one of the main reasons to the urbanization. Fertility rates are largely dependent on economic considerations. As economic wellbeing increases, the fertility level decreases. Security about the future and alternatives to family life in the cities are the main reasons for this decrease Education level has similar effect as economic wellbeing to the fertility rates. For example in Taiwan and South Korea, rising education level has resulted in smaller families, and population growth has
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Thesis Statement: There are several features that make a city difficult for living well and three of the typical features are: putting cars in the center of urban life, making a city too smart and building too many high-rise buildings. What makes a city unlivable? For the first point, urban construction should accommodate human beings rather than the cars because the city’s main function is to human habitation. According to the reading, some residents oppose the planner’s suggestion that connect
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POVERTY Submitted by: Felix A. Montecalvo III 202-B Submitted to: Sir De Ramos Introduction This study is about the economic, political and socio- cultural conditions of the Urban Poor. Urban poor has become an interesting topic now days since it is very relevant to modern society. Poverty tends to be the greatest ill that plagues the Filipino as a society. The poor ranges from poor, very poor, and to the very, very poor. The topic URBAN POOR was selected from a group of topics
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Reviving the citiness of the city The local train signals decisively and pushes off from metropolis. The interminable platform, the huge suspended bridge, level crossings, smoking factories, flats growing sparser by the minute – are all eventually left behind. Come numerous ponds invaded by hyacinth, perimetered by mud walls covered in splash. Periodically passing by my window are stations with funny – flavored names… Myriad un shaded stations – each with a couple of deep green benches (mostly
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In the novel, Nectar in a Sieve, by Karmala Markandya, Ruku tells the story of her life. For most of Ruku’s married life, she is at the mercy of immediate survival needs since she has to react to forces that she cannot control. In the city, Ruku’s survival needs are met, so even when she faces the forces she can’t control, she has more options to choose from. The hut that Ruku lives in is made of weak material and monsoons often will cause several small patches that show wear. After a monsoon hits
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HI FRIENDS I fully support FDI in retail because there many reasons behind it such as 1. our Indain farmers will get more price for their agricultural production as there wouldn't be any middle man 2. it will generate a huge employment in our economy as like Mcd n KFC generated. 3. FDI in retail leads to the proper connectivity of roads in rural areas as have to develop transportation facility for carrying goods. 4.as competition will increase in the market so it leads the enhance
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World Cities The global pattern of urbanisation: millionaire cities, mega cities and world cities • At a global scale, rapid urbanisation has occurred over the last 50 years. • Almost 50% of the world’s population lives in towns and cities. 19% of the world’s population lives in cities of more than 1 million people. • The most urbanised continents are Europe, North and South America and Oceania and the least urbanised continents are Asia and Africa. • The number of
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* Sheldon Rowland * Profile of Kelsey * The city of Kelsey prides itself on history, controlled growth and being aesthetically pleasing. City managers have contracted what they describe as “top builders” to erect commercial and residential properties. Kelsey’s founders witnessed and preserved the rolling hill views, nearby pristine lake, and fields for agriculture. As the population swells to over 600,000, city planners work to preserve the old fashioned, small town feel of Kelsey
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you requested has city zoning and environmental restrictions. EGB partners with the legislative council involved in promoting environmentally- friendly laws .EGB not only adheres to these laws pertaining to environmental and zoning guidelines by obtaining permit before installation of any system but also protects the interest and investment of its customer to avoid being penalized by the city. As a leader in the industry, it would be an irony if we were found violating the city laws as our competitors
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