In a first, poverty declines faster in Indian villages than urban areas in 2024

In the 2023-24 financial year, India's rural poverty declined to 4.86 per cent from 7.2 per cent the year ago. Meanwhile, in urban areas, the decline was marginal. A look at what helped India make this remarkable change

In a first, poverty declines faster in Indian villages than urban areas in 2024
In the 2023-24 financial year, India's rural poverty declined to 4.86 per cent from 7.2 per cent the year ago. Meanwhile, in urban areas, the decline was marginal. A look at what helped India make this remarkable change