India's extreme poverty drops to 2.6%: World Bank
New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- The government remains committed to build on its efforts to eradicate poverty, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday, commenting on the World Bank's latest report stating that India's extreme poverty drops from 27.1% to 2.6% in 12 years.
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government's sustained policy efforts are yielding tangible results, strengthening the foundations for inclusive growth and greater economic opportunity, she said in a post on X.
"This is the reason why the NDA govt wins people's trust and mandate of our citizens," she said. "We remain committed to building on this progress through productive employment, stronger household incomes and effective delivery of pub...
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