Tag: 'Multidimensional Poverty in India since 2005-06

NEW DELHI: The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) asserts that over the past nine years, approximately 24.82 crore Indians have been lifted out of poverty, showcasing the nation's strides toward achieving developed status. According to the 'Multidimensional Poverty in India since 2005-06' report, India has witnessed a substantial decrease in multidimensional poverty, dropping from 29.17 per cent in 2013-14 to 11.28 per cent in 2022-23—an impressive reduction of 17.89 percentage points. The report employed projected estimates to evaluate poverty levels in 2013-14 against the current scenario (2022-23) due to data limitations during those specific periods.

24.82 crore Indians lifted out of poverty: NITI Aayog

NEW DELHI: The NITI Aayog’s recent report shows that India lifted approximately 24.82 crore people…