India has experienced a significant reduction in its poverty headcount ratio over the past nine years, plummeting from 29.17% in 2013-14 (Projected) to a striking 11.28% in 2022-23 (Projected), as revealed in a recent NITI Aayog report. The discussion paper, released today, January 15, underscores the nation's substantial progress in combating poverty. According to the report on Multidimensional poverty in India since 2005-06, an estimated 24.82 crore individuals have successfully escaped multidimensional poverty during this period, marking a noteworthy achievement in the country's socio-economic landscape. Arvind Panagariya, Former Niti Aayog Vice-Chairman, Appointed as Head of 16th Finance Commission.
India Sees Steep Decline in Poverty
A steep decline in the poverty headcount ratio during the last 9 years. The poverty headcount ratio reduced from 29.17 per cent in 2013-14 (Projected) to 11.28 per cent in 2022-23 (Projected). According to the discussion paper released today by NITI Aayog Multidimensional poverty… pic.twitter.com/LdGzWDGj8V
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