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India lifted 171m people from extreme poverty in 11 years: World Bank

IndiaTimes Saturday, 26 April 2025
The World Bank reports India lifted 171 million people out of extreme poverty between 2011-12 and 2022-23, reducing it to 2.3%. Using a $3.65/day poverty line, 378 million were lifted out of poverty. While significant progress occurred, challenges remain, including youth unemployment and gender disparities in employment, despite rising employment rates.
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