India Marks Remarkable Progress: 24.82 Crore Escape Multidimensional Poverty in 9 Years, NITI Aayog Report Reveals

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:06am on 16 Jan 2024,Tuesday India

A transformative journey unfolds as NITI Aayog's report discloses that 24.82 crore people in India exited multidimensional poverty from 2013-14 to 2022-23. The national decline from 29.17% to 11.28% showcases a significant reduction in poverty levels. Uttar Pradesh leads the states with 5.94 crore people escaping poverty, followed by Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. Prime Minister Modi applauds the achievement, emphasizing inclusive growth. The report projects India reaching single-digit poverty levels by 2024, and it foresees the realization of Sustainable Development Goals ahead of 2030. Noteworthy initiatives and global collaboration contribute to this substantial positive shift.

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