Poverty Assessment in Urban Area of Jodhpur District in Western Arid Region of Rajasthan
Journal: International Journal of Advanced engineering, Management and Science (Vol.3, No. 7)Publication Date: 2017-07-10
Authors : Satya Prakash Sharma;
Page : 796-802
Keywords : Poverty Assessment; western Rajasthan; BPL.;
Abstract
An attempt has been made to assess the poverty status in rural area of Jodhpur district of western Rajasthan. Two villages were randomly selected fall in the radius of 20 km from the Jodhpur city whereas another two villages were selected 60 km far from Jodhpur city with poor infrastructure facility and poor non-farm employment. 30 respondents were randomly selected from each selected village.A total of 120 respondents were selected from four village for the study. Simple tabulation method was used. For determining the poverty status, income method was used. From the study, it is revealed that agriculture, livestock, non-farm-labor activities are the main factor for poverty assessment. Size of land holding is a crucial factor. Marginal and small land holding couple with low income, are the main reason for poverty. The percentage of earners in the family size groups and percentage of dependents is inversely proportionate.
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