July 18, 2023
Nearly 135 million people, or around 10 per cent of India’s population, escaped poverty in the five years to March 2021. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
One-tenth of India’s population escaped poverty in 5 years: Government report
Rural areas saw the strongest fall in poverty, according to the study, based on 12 indicators such as malnutrition, education and sanitation.
