Reduction in India’s Poverty The recent Household Consumption Expenditure Survey and National Statistical Office (NSO) estimates indicate a major reduction in poverty and consumption inequality in India. The data highlights that poverty has fallen steadily over the last decade, with visible gains in both rural and urban areas. The decline is especially significant in poor States and rural regions, where improved consumption levels and better access to welfare schemes, infrastructure and basic services have contributed to reduced deprivation. The trend suggests that social welfare delivery and rural infrastructure investments are playing an important role in narrowing the rural-urban divide. Key…
14 April, 2026
Poverty & Hunger