During the Indian pre-independence period, which was not a part of poverty assessment?

The correct answer is V.N. Dandekar.

Key Points

• V.N. Dandekar was a prominent Indian economist but he was not involved in poverty assessment during the Indian pre-independence period.
• Dadabhai Naoroji, often referred to as the "Grand Old Man of India," was one of the earliest figures to assess poverty in India through his work "Poverty and Un-British Rule in India."
• Jawaharlal Nehru, as a leader in the Indian National Congress, addressed issues of poverty and development but his contributions were more prominent post-independence.
• The Bombay Plan, authored by prominent industrialists and economists, addressed economic issues including poverty, but this was during the 1940s, still within the pre-independence era.

Additional Information

• Poverty Assessments in Pre-Independence India
  • Dadabhai Naoroji’s work provided one of the first systematic assessments of poverty in India.
  • He used the concept of a "drain theory" to describe the economic exploitation of India by the British.
  • The Indian National Congress also focused on poverty alleviation as part of their broader political agenda against British rule.
• Bombay Plan
  • Formulated by leading industrialists including J.R.D. Tata and G.D. Birla.
  • Emphasized the need for state intervention in the economy to achieve rapid industrialization.
  • Addressed economic planning in the context of an independent India.
• Post-Independence Economic Policies
  • Jawaharlal Nehru's government focused on mixed economy models with significant state control over critical sectors.
  • Various five-year plans were implemented to address poverty and development.
• Economic Contributions of V.N. Dandekar
  • Notable for his work on Indian agriculture and the economy post-independence.
  • Authored several studies on the economic aspects of Indian society.