The report said the proportion of people living below the lower-middle-income poverty line of USD 4.20 per day, measured at 2021 purchasing power parity (PPP), also fell from 57.7 per cent to 16.1 per cent during the period.
Report attributed the decline to strong consumption growth, rising employment, particularly among women
India’s Extreme Poverty Drops From 27.1% To 2.6% In 12 Years: World Bank
Oct 30, 2026 | 1:09 AM
