India, June 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Over the past twelve years, India's sustained public interventions have expanded access to essential services, reducing deprivation across underprivileged households. Nearly 25 crore people escaped multidimensional poverty through expanded welfare delivery and social protection measures. Rural tap water coverage increased from 3.23 crore households in 2019 to 15.84 crore by May 2026. Over 12.11 crore household toilets were built, raising rural sanitation coverage from 39% in 2014 to universal coverage. PM Ujjwala Yojana provided over 10.57 crore free LPG connections, improving women's health and reducing indoor pollution. Ayushman Bharat issued 43.93 crore health cards, expandi...