Bangladesh, Nov. 1 -- An extraordinary development achievement offers lessons for the developing world, but sustaining progress will require more jobs, inclusive growth and a determined fight against inequality.

India has achieved a remarkable milestone in its development journey, lifting an estimated 496 million people out of poverty between 2011 and 2023, according to the World Banks October 2026 Poverty and Equity Brief. This achievement represents one of the most significant poverty-reduction stories in recent history. At a time when many developing economies continue to struggle with rising living costs, unemployment and widening income inequality, Indias progress offers an important example of how economic growth, targeted social p...