1. Income vs. Other Factors in Development 💸🌍

• The average person in Haryana has more income than in Kerala. 💰
• However, Haryana lags behind in health and education compared to Kerala. 🏥📚
• Income alone does not guarantee access to essential goods and services. ⚖️
• Money cannot buy a pollution-free environment or unadulterated medicines. 🌿💊
• You may need to live in a community that already has these benefits. 🏘️
• Community efforts can be more effective than individual resources for security and education. 🤝🔐📖

2. Collective Goods and Services 🌱💡

• Collective provision of goods and services is often cheaper and better for society. 💪💡
  • Collective security is more cost-effective than each house having its own security staff. 🛡️🏠
  • Education becomes accessible when communities and governments provide schools and facilities. 🏫🌍
• If no one in your village wants to study, you wouldn’t be able to study unless your parents can afford private schooling. 📚💸
• Government schools help provide education to children from all backgrounds. 🎓
• In some regions, girls cannot attend high school due to a lack of facilities. 🚫👩‍🎓
• Collective efforts are essential for providing education and security to all. 👫🔐

3. Kerala’s Success in Health and Education 🏥📚

• Kerala has a low Infant Mortality Rate because of its strong health and education systems. 👶💚
• The state’s focus on healthcare and education leads to better overall well-being for its people. 🏥📚
• In certain states, the Public Distribution System (PDS) helps improve health and nutrition. 🍞🥗
• Effective PDS ensures that the population gets the necessary food and healthcare services. 🍴💊

4. Comparing India with Neighbors 🇮🇳🌍

• India, despite being a large country, ranks lower in human development compared to smaller countries like Sri Lanka. 🌏🇱🇰
• Sri Lanka excels in various development areas like health and education. 🏆👩‍🎓
• Nepal and Bangladesh, even with a lower per capita income than India, have a better life expectancy. ⏳💓
• This comparison shows that factors like health and education are more important than just income when measuring development. 📊🌱

5. Human Development Report (HDR) 📊🌏

• The Human Development Report (HDR) highlights that human well-being is more important than income alone. 👥💖
• Health and education indicators are crucial along with income in measuring development. 🧑‍⚕️📖💰
• The UNDP’s Human Development Report compares countries using:
  • Educational levels 🎓
  • Health status 🏥
  • Per capita income 💵
• The HDR 2021-22 emphasizes that improving health and education is key for better development outcomes for countries like India. 🌍