pauperism

a state of extreme poverty or destitution; "their indigence appalled him"; "a general state of need exists among the homeless"

एशिया की ग़रीबी विश्व की समस्या थी। और अगर मैं अब विश्व को आगे बढ़ने दूँ, तो

But the criminal neglect of the peasants and artisans has reduced us to pauperism, dulness and habitual idleness.