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Human Development

Gujarat Board · Class 10 · Social Science

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Meaning and Concept of Human Development

  • Human development is defined by UNDP as a process of extending human aspirations and essential subsistence services
  • It is a human-centered approach to development focusing on expanding human capabilities, preferences, freedom, and human rights
  • Earlier, development was measured only by economic indicators like per capita income and GNP
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Human Development Index (HDI)

  • HDI concept was developed by Nobel Prize winner economist Amartya Sen (of Indian origin)
  • First Human Development Report was published in 1990 by UNDP
  • HDI is calculated using three main dimensions: Health, Education, and Living Standards
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Human Development Report and India's Position

  • HDR is published annually since 1990 by UNDP
  • 2015 HDR included 188 countries divided into four categories
  • Norway topped with HDI 0.944, Australia 2nd (0.935), Switzerland 3rd (0.930)
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Challenges of Human Development

  • Three main challenges: Health, Gender Equality, and Women Empowerment
  • Health challenges include population growth, diseases, malnutrition, and inadequate healthcare
  • Progress made in child vaccination programs (OPV, BCG, Hepatitis-B, DPT, Measles, MMR, Typhoid)

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A peopleA composite index developed by economistThe foundation of human development restsA measure that examines gender disparitiesThe average number of years

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