Nagesh's Livelihood Index: A Human-Centric Decision Support Model in 3D Space

This paper presents a novel model that captures an individual's livelihood position in a 3-dimensional index space defined by Self, Family, and Context factors. The system uses weighted scoring based on responses to structured questions, visualizesthe individual's livelihood vector, and provides practical guidance for personal development. Nagesh's Livelihood Index is a lightweight, yet insightful decisionsupport tool that helps individuals, policymakers, and community planners understand and evaluate a person’s socio-economic position using three core dimensions: Self,Family, and Context. This model maps user data into a 3D space to visualize where a person stands and toprovide meaningful suggestions for improvement. The purpose is not only selfevaluation but also strategic policy-making, especially in underdeveloped or underserved communities. In rural regions, it can help identify individuals needing government intervention or skill development. In urban communities, it serves as a diagnostic tool for social workers and NGOs to assess livelihood challenges in slums or economically weaker sections. It can support data-driven planning for job placement,education outreach, or resource allocation.