The document discusses inequality and poverty in India. It notes that about 7-8% of Indians live below the international poverty line, while over 25% live below the national poverty line. It also discusses the concentration of wealth among a small segment of the population in India and globally. Rising inequality poses social and political challenges, especially when absolute poverty levels remain high. Social entrepreneurship is proposed as one way to help address inequality and create social change.

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6. How is Poverty Defined in India? Source : Reports No. 468 & 469, NSSO, 2001 7.80% > Rs.1500 7.30% > Rs.775 Rich 26.30% Rs.775-1500 25.30% Rs.470-775 Middle Class 37.40% Rs.458-775 33.80% Rs.329-470 Not Poor 28.50% < Rs.457 33.60% < Rs.329 Below Poverty Line popn. per month popn. per month Urban India Rural India Income-wise Population Distribution in Rural & Urban India

7. World World Population Income Richest 20% 82.7% Second 20% 11.7% Third 20% 2.3% Fourth 20% 1.9% Poorest 20% 1.4%

13. Courtsey: Ingrid Srinath, ex-MD, CRY Secretary General, CIVICUS