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About The Book: The Poverty Problem in India by Prithwis Chandra Ray, published in 1895, critically analyzes the root causes of poverty in colonial India. Ray attributes poverty to British exploitation, which disrupted traditional industries, drained resources, and hindered economic development. He highlights the adverse effects of colonial policies on agriculture, trade, and industry. Ray advocates for reforms, urging the revival of Indian industries, better agricultural practices, and educational advancements to uplift the masses. His work calls for the development of self-reliance and the removal of colonial restrictions, aiming to empower India economically and alleviate widespread poverty. About The Author: Prithwis Chandra Ray (1870–1928) was an influential Indian scholar and writer. His works focused on India's socio-political issues, especially under British rule. In The Poverty Problem in India (1895), Ray analyzed the causes of poverty and proposed solutions, emphasizing the need for reforms. In Indian Famines: Their Causes and Remedies (1901), he examined the root causes of famines and suggested policies to address them. Ray also authored a memoir on C.R. Das in Life & Times of C.R. Das (1927) and wrote extensively on India's historical development, including in The Map of India from the Buddhist to the British Period (1904). The Title 'The Poverty Problem in India: Being a Dissertation on the Causes and Remedies of Indian Poverty written/authored/edited by Prithwis Chandra Ray', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370974579 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 362 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.