Question

How is the traditional notion of development different from the modern notion of development?

Answer 1

Traditional notion of development	Modern notion of development
a.Development in the conventional sense would mean rise in per capita income and growth in the economy.	This notion of development implies leading a good quality life where individuals develop themselves to the fullest.
b. It takes into account the quantitative aspect of development and does not give a broader perspective about the notion of development.	It includes providing good education, health facilities. This gives us a broader picture of development as specified by Human Development index..It includes the qualitative aspect of development.
c. It takes into account national income, per capita income, GDP.	This would include the literacy rate ,life expectancy rate, infant mortality rate to determine the development status of a particular region or a country.