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but rarely delves into the experiences and of poverty that consider both monetary and
perspectives of poor individuals and communities. nonmonetary dimensions of poverty.
The perception of poverty among the tribal people 3. Enhanced policy and program
of Jharkhand has received limited attention in effectiveness: The study's findings could be
the existing literature. Poverty is everywhere, used to inform and improve existing policies
primarily measured in terms of money rather than and programs aimed at reducing poverty
exploring the lived experiences and perception among tribal communities in Jharkhand.
of poverty among tribes. While poverty is a 4. Improved evidence-based decision-
universal issue, the cultural context in which making: The study would provide evidence-
poverty is experienced is essential in shaping the based recommendations for reducing poverty
experiences and perceptions of poverty among among tribal communities in Jharkhand,
the tribes. So, there is a need to pay sufficient which would help to inform future decision-
attention to the cultural context of tribes in making and program design.
Jharkhand. By focusing on the cultural context
in which poverty is experienced, examining the 5. Increased awareness and understanding
role of government policies, and considering the of poverty among stakeholders: The
gender dimensions ot poverty, future research study could help to raise awareness
can provide a more nuanced understanding of and understanding of poverty among
poverty in the Jharkhand region. The existing stakeholders, including policymakers,
literature on Poverty in India often focuses on the program implementors, and the general
national level without considering the regional public.
variations in poverty and the challenges faced Overall, the expected outcomes of the study
by tribes ot Jharkhand. Thereby, there is a need would be to contribute to a deeper understanding
for research on the tribal-specific perception of of poverty among tribal communities in Jharkhand
poverty. and to support evidencebased decision-making
Expected Outcomes of the study and program design to reduce poverty in these
communities.
The expected outcomes of a study on the
empirical relation between the perception of Conclusion
poverty and poverty status among the tribes of In conclusion, poverty is not just a matter of a
Jharkhand could include: lack of monetary resources or income. Still, it also
1. Increased understanding of poverty has a range of non-monetary dimensions critical
perceptions and poverty status among to understanding the complex nature of poverty
tribal communities in Jharkhand: The and its impact on individuals and communities.
study would provide new insights into the Recognizing and addressing the nonmonetary
experiences and perspectives of tribal dimensions of poverty is essential for developing
communities regarding poverty, which would effective strategies to reduce poverty and
help to shed light on the complexities and promote inclusive and sustainable development.
nuances of poverty in these communities. Sucharita Ghoshal, Research Scholar, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda,
Educational and Research Institute, Morabadi, Ranchi-834008,
2. Improved measurement of Poverty: The Dr. Deep Narayan Mukherjee, Assistant Professor, Ramakrishna Mission
study would contribute to the development of Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Morabadi, Ranchi-834008
more accurate and comprehensive measures