India Saw 496 Million Escape Poverty Since 2011, World Bank Says

India lifted approximately 496 million people out of poverty between 2011 and 2023, according to the World Bank. The reduction represents one of the fastest declines in poverty globally during that period. The World Bank noted that poverty reduction gains across India remain uneven.

• Bloomberg — India Saw 496 Million Escape Poverty Since 2011, World Bank Says

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