According to the World Bank’s Spring 2025 Poverty and Equity Brief, approximately 171 million people in India moved out of extreme poverty between 2011 and 2023, with the poverty rate declining from …

Jul 3, 2025 · Millions of Indians have exited extreme poverty, yet many still live one crisis away from hunger, debt, or despair. In this deep dive, we examine why poverty is retreating in numbers, but not …

For more information on the types of poverty found in India, what they look like, and how they’re affecting the nation as a whole, read on to learn all about poverty in India.

Jun 27, 2025 · This article explores what poverty in India is, why it persists, where it remains high, when significant changes have occurred, who is most affected, and how it can be addressed, along with its …

Mar 5, 2025 · Several renowned economists and leaders have provided insights into the root causes of the high poverty rate in India.

Jun 7, 2025 · Using more refined data and updated survey methods, India not only withstood the raised threshold but also demonstrated a massive reduction in poverty. The new poverty line would have …

Jun 26, 2025 · Over the decades, India has grappled with the persistent issue of poverty, caused by factors like rapid population growth, low agricultural productivity, and unemployment. However, in the …

Aug 29, 2025 · Despite exponential economic growth, eradicating poverty has remained the mainstay of Indian politics even decades after independence. Recent data suggests that India has almost …

Over the past decade, India has significantly reduced poverty, with extreme poverty (living on less than $2.15 per day) falling from 16.2 percent in 2011-12 to 2.3 .

May 29, 2025 · India has made commendable strides in poverty reduction, bringing it down to below 5% for the first time. This has been driven by robust GDP growth and improved consumption equity.