Question

Explain any five measured indicators of socio-economic development.

Answer 1

• Gross Domestic Product (GDP):

1. GDP supports in developing socio – Economic Development.
2. The proportion of GDP by the industrial sector both private and public sector has been increased.
3. It results increasing government funds and increase public spending.

• Life Expectancy:

1. The life expectancy in India is 65.80 years for men and 68.33 years for women.
2. The government provides a high degree of health measures through National Health Production Scheme and serves poor and vulnerable families.

•  Literacy:

1. Sarva Siksha Abhiyan(SSA) implemented for making free and Compulsory Education to the children of 6-14 years with life skills.
2. The Government also introduced RMSA, Smart class, Fleming, free computer skill classes, and Digital India for increasing the level of quality in education.

• Employment:

1. A growing number of people moved to urban areas in search of employment.
2. Hence Government started the Smart city with many facilities to encourage people to take up employment in these places.
3. The Government encourages private sectors to start an industry in backward areas by providing tax benefit electricity at a lower tariff, etc.,
4. Provision of House, Clean Drinking Water, and Sanitation – The government sector provides housing facilities, clean drinking water facilities, and sanitary facilities under clean India Planning.