Describe the poverty trends in India for the period 1993 to 2012.

There was a substantial decrease in poverty in India from about 55% in 1973 to 36% in 1993.

The proportion of people below the poverty line further came down to about 26% in 2000.

If the current trend continues then people below poverty line may come below 20% in the next few years.

Although the percentage of people below the poverty line is decreasing from 1973 the number of people living below the poverty line remain the same(about 320 million(

The latest estimate indicates a significant reduction in the number of poor to about 260 million.

match the scenarios with terms related to financial aid.

pell grant

student loan

merit-based scholarship

richard is one of the leading college basketball players in the state of florida. he also maintains a good academic record. looking at his talent and potential, furman university offers to bear the expenses for his college education.

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anita wants to pursue a certificate program in sports nutrition. to pay for the course, she borrows money by filing the fafsa.

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nathan comes from a low-income household. he wants to pursue an undergraduate degree in marketing. he receives financial aid covering 50 percent of his college expenses. nathan does not have to pay back this amount.

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