ISBN:
9783031507472
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource(XXIX, 439 p. 25 illus., 4 illus. in color.)
Edition:
1st ed. 2024.
Series Statement:
Palgrave Studies in Agricultural Economics and Food Policy
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Erscheint auch als Rahman, Andaleeb The future of India's social safety nets
Keywords:
Social policy.
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Agriculture
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Development economics.
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Economic history.
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Economics.
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Social Safety Nets
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Indian Welfare Safe
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Food Policy in India
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Political Economy
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Governance
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Development Economics
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Health Care
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Poverty
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Public Distribution System (PDS)
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Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
Abstract:
1. India’s Safety Net System, Development and Challenges -- 2. Evolution of Social Safety Nets -- 3. Hunger to Nutrition Nexus -- 4. Poverty and Livelihoods -- 5. Intergenerational Growth -- 6. Health Care -- 7. Filling Gaps in Safety Net Design: Targeting, Modality and Technology -- 8. Political Economy Considerations and Effective Governance -- 9. Way Forward.
Abstract:
“An invaluable springboard for further research and action in this field.” —Jean Drèze, Ranchi University “A vision of the potential for social policy to move beyond palliative measures towards a resilient and inclusive social contract.” —Harold Alderman, International Food Policy Research Institute “A must read for those that want to understand the past, present, and future of social protection in the country and beyond.” —Ugo Gentilini, World Bank “It will become a standard reference in the literature.” —Ravi Kanbur, Cornell University India has learned what to do and what not to do when it comes to implementing policy to address human suffering. COVID-19 unified the international response to human suffering, and the world has a lot to learn about the initiatives implemented in India since its independence. This open-access book covers the conceptualization, design, and impact of notable social welfare programs in India. The Future of India's Social Safety Nets combines insights from social protection, economic development, and social policy. It covers India’s social development in terms of three essential aspects of policy design: focus (intended beneficiaries), form (transfer modalities), and scope (developmental objectives). Highlighting developmental achievements and shortcomings, this book proposes a framework to foster human resilience through social protection. Andaleeb Rahman is an economist at the Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition at Cornell University. Prabhu Pingali is Professor of Applied Economics and Founding Director of the Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition at Cornell University.
Note:
Open Access
DOI:
10.1007/978-3-031-50747-2
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