The incidence and status of poverty in rural Assam

Author(s)	Mr. Shofiur Rahman, Prof. Kandarpa Kumar Barman
Country	India
Abstract	Poverty in rural Assam remains a persistent challenge, hindering the region’s development and residents’ well-being. Despite global efforts to alleviate poverty in the 21st century, rural areas often continue to struggle, particularly in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. India, with its vast population, experiences significant rural poverty, exacerbated by high population density in these areas. Key factors include population growth, illiteracy, high infant mortality rates, low life expectancy, gender inequality, school dropouts, poor sanitation, maternal mortality, low per-capita income, inadequate capital formation, irregular employment, underpayment, high dependency ratios, crime, and social disorder. This article examines the current state of poverty in rural Assam, identifying the underlying causes and exploring potential strategies for improvement.
Keywords	Rural Poverty, Multi Dimensional Poverty Index, Assam
Field	Sociology > Economics
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On	2025-06-28
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.47875
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9rnw3

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