Pages tagged with Global Hunger Index

Poverty is not merely an income issue. It has several dimensions that can only be analyzed if viewed through multidimensional indicators. Different poverty indicators give different sets of useful information for the policy makers.

Poverty in India can be best described through the Global Hunger Index (GHI). It uncovers the fact that there is wide spectrum of poverty and hence, hunger across India. Economic growth does not necessarily reduce poverty. India scores poorly on this index compared to its economic sta...