{"id":4344,"date":"2025-11-03T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T04:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/?p=4344"},"modified":"2025-11-02T21:50:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T16:20:45","slug":"india-against-extreme-poverty-what-it-means-for-bharats-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/index.php\/2025\/11\/03\/india-against-extreme-poverty-what-it-means-for-bharats-future\/","title":{"rendered":"India Against Extreme Poverty: What It Means for Bharat&#8217;s Future"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>171 million people<\/strong>&nbsp;lifted from extreme poverty (living on less than $2.15\/day) between 2011-12 and 2022-23, with poverty rate declining from 16.2% to 2.3%<a href=\"https:\/\/currentaffairs.adda247.com\/indias-battle-against-poverty-171-million-lifted-from-extreme-poverty-in-a-decade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multidimensional poverty<\/strong>&nbsp;reduced from 24.85% (2015-16) to 14.96% (2019-21), with 24.82 crore people escaping poverty during 2013-14 to 2022-23<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iipa.org.in\/GyanKOSH\/posts\/multidimensional-poverty-in-india-some-recent-evidence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rural-urban poverty gap<\/strong>&nbsp;narrowed significantly, with rural extreme poverty falling from 18.4% to 2.8% and urban from 10.7% to 1.1%<a href=\"https:\/\/visionias.in\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-news-summary\/article\/2025-04-26\/business-standard\/social-issues\/india-slashed-extreme-poverty-to-23-in-fy23-shows-world-bank-data\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Five major states<\/strong>&nbsp;(Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh) accounted for 65% of extreme poor in 2011-12 and contributed to two-thirds of poverty reduction<a href=\"https:\/\/currentaffairs.adda247.com\/indias-battle-against-poverty-171-million-lifted-from-extreme-poverty-in-a-decade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kerala<\/strong>&nbsp;achieved the lowest multidimensional poverty rate at 0.55%, becoming India&#8217;s first state to declare freedom from extreme poverty in November 2025<a href=\"https:\/\/lsgd.kerala.gov.in\/en\/priority-projects-initiatives\/epep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breaking the Chains of Deprivation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>India has achieved one of the most remarkable poverty reduction success stories in modern global history. According to the World Bank&#8217;s Spring 2025 Poverty and Equity Brief, the country has lifted\u00a0<strong>171 million people out of extreme poverty<\/strong>\u00a0between 2011-12 and 2022-23, reducing the extreme poverty rate from\u00a0<strong>16.2% to just 2.3%<\/strong>. This extraordinary transformation reflects not just economic growth, but a fundamental shift in governance approach\u2014prioritizing inclusive development, targeted welfare schemes, and digital innovation to ensure benefits reach the last mile. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/india-lifts-171-million-out-of-extreme-poverty-in-a-decade-world-bank\/\">ddnews.gov<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/currentaffairs.adda247.com\/indias-battle-against-poverty-171-million-lifted-from-extreme-poverty-in-a-decade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey from widespread deprivation to near-elimination of extreme poverty represents a testament to systematic policy interventions, enhanced financial inclusion, and a commitment to leaving no one behind. However, deeply-rooted challenges remain in areas of identification, measurement, regional disparity, and sustainable policy outcomes. For UPSC aspirants and policymakers alike, understanding this multifaceted poverty landscape is critical for comprehensive analysis and informed decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Defining Extreme Poverty: International and National Approaches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding poverty requires clarity on measurement frameworks, as different definitions yield vastly different estimates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International Benchmarks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The World Bank defines extreme poverty as living on less than\u00a0<strong>$2.15 per day<\/strong>\u00a0in 2017 Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) terms. In June 2025, the World Bank updated this threshold to\u00a0<strong>$3.00 per day<\/strong>\u00a0based on 2021 PPP, which raised India&#8217;s extreme poverty estimate to 5.3% for 2022-23. This upward revision reflects updated cost-of-living calculations rather than worsening conditions. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldbank.org\/en\/news\/factsheet\/2025\/06\/05\/june-2025-update-to-global-poverty-lines\">worldbank\u200b<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For lower-middle-income countries (LMIC), the World Bank uses a higher threshold of&nbsp;<strong>$3.65 per day<\/strong>&nbsp;(updated to $4.20 in 2025). At this level, India&#8217;s poverty rate fell from 61.8% in 2011-12 to 28.1% in 2022-23, lifting&nbsp;<strong>378 million people<\/strong>&nbsp;out of poverty.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/visionias.in\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-news-summary\/article\/2025-04-26\/business-standard\/social-issues\/india-slashed-extreme-poverty-to-23-in-fy23-shows-world-bank-data\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">India&#8217;s Multidimensional Poverty Index<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India&#8217;s\u00a0<strong>Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)<\/strong>, developed by NITI Aayog using the Alkire-Foster methodology, offers a broader perspective beyond income alone. The national MPI considers three dimensions across 12 indicators: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iipa.org.in\/GyanKOSH\/posts\/multidimensional-poverty-in-india-some-recent-evidence\">iipa<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iipa.org.in\/GyanKOSH\/posts\/multidimensional-poverty-in-india-some-recent-evidence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Health<\/strong>: Nutrition, child and adolescent mortality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Education<\/strong>: Years of schooling, school attendance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Standard of Living<\/strong>: Cooking fuel, sanitation, drinking water, electricity, housing, assets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This comprehensive approach recognizes that poverty is not merely about inadequate income but multiple simultaneous deprivations affecting quality of life. The MPI headcount ratio declined from\u00a0<strong>55.34% in 2005-06 to 14.96% in 2019-21<\/strong>, demonstrating remarkable progress across all three dimensions. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niti.gov.in\/sites\/default\/files\/2024-01\/MPI-22_NITI-Aayog20254.pdf\">niti.gov\u200b<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For governance analysis and UPSC preparation, understanding both monetary and non-monetary poverty measures is critical. While income-based measures track consumption levels, MPI captures the lived reality of deprivation\u2014making it particularly relevant for policy design and targeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Status: Key Statistics and Trends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extreme Poverty Reduction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India&#8217;s extreme poverty rate at the $2.15\/day threshold stands at&nbsp;<strong>2.3% as of 2022-23<\/strong>, down from 16.2% in 2011-12. This translates to approximately&nbsp;<strong>33.66 million people<\/strong>&nbsp;still living in extreme poverty, compared to 205.93 million a decade ago. At the updated $3\/day line, the rate is 5.3%, representing about&nbsp;<strong>75.24 million people<\/strong>, down from 344.47 million in 2011-12.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/currentaffairs.adda247.com\/indias-battle-against-poverty-171-million-lifted-from-extreme-poverty-in-a-decade\/\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pace of poverty reduction has been remarkable\u2014India achieved an average annual decline of\u00a0<strong>16% in the rural-urban poverty gap<\/strong>\u00a0between 2011-12 and 2022-23. This accelerated progress stands in stark contrast to the slower gains of previous decades, indicating that recent policy interventions have been particularly effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rural vs. Urban Poverty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The narrowing gap between rural and urban poverty represents a significant achievement. Rural extreme poverty fell from&nbsp;<strong>18.4% to 2.8%<\/strong>, while urban extreme poverty declined from&nbsp;<strong>10.7% to 1.1%<\/strong>. The rural-urban gap contracted from 7.7 percentage points to just 1.7 percentage points\u2014a&nbsp;<strong>16% annual reduction<\/strong>.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/currentaffairs.adda247.com\/indias-battle-against-poverty-171-million-lifted-from-extreme-poverty-in-a-decade\/\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the LMIC threshold ($3.65\/day), rural poverty decreased from&nbsp;<strong>69% to 32.5%<\/strong>, and urban poverty from&nbsp;<strong>43.5% to 17.2%<\/strong>. The rural-urban disparity at this level reduced from 25 to 15 percentage points, representing a&nbsp;<strong>7% annual decline<\/strong>.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/visionias.in\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-news-summary\/article\/2025-04-26\/business-standard\/social-issues\/india-slashed-extreme-poverty-to-23-in-fy23-shows-world-bank-data\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This convergence reflects improved rural infrastructure, enhanced employment opportunities through schemes like MGNREGA, and better access to markets and services in previously underserved areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">State-Level Progress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Five states\u2014<strong>Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal, and Madhya Pradesh<\/strong>\u2014represented 65% of India&#8217;s extreme poor in 2011-12 but contributed to&nbsp;<strong>two-thirds of the overall poverty reduction<\/strong>&nbsp;by 2022-23.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1996271\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of absolute numbers escaping multidimensional poverty between 2013-14 and 2022-23:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Uttar Pradesh<\/strong>: 5.94 crore people<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiias.com\/daily-updates\/daily-news-analysis\/multidimensional-poverty-index-niti-ayog-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bihar<\/strong>: 3.77 crore people<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1996271\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Madhya Pradesh<\/strong>: 2.30 crore people<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1996271\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rajasthan<\/strong>: 1.87 crore people<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1996271\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile,\u00a0<strong>Bihar (33.76%), Jharkhand (28.81%), Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh<\/strong>\u00a0continue to report the highest multidimensional poverty rates, though all have shown steep declines.<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1996271\"> pib.gov<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iipa.org.in\/GyanKOSH\/posts\/multidimensional-poverty-in-india-some-recent-evidence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kerala&#8217;s Success Story<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Kerala stands out with the&nbsp;<strong>lowest multidimensional poverty rate at 0.55%<\/strong>. In November 2025, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan declared Kerala as India&#8217;s first state&nbsp;<strong>free from extreme poverty<\/strong>\u2014a historic achievement. The state&#8217;s Extreme Poverty Eradication Project (EPEP) identified 64,006 families (103,099 individuals) living in extreme poverty and created customized micro-plans for each family, addressing food security, health, income, and housing.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/lsgd.kerala.gov.in\/en\/priority-projects-initiatives\/epep\/\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Causes and Determinants of Poverty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Historical Barriers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India&#8217;s poverty has deep historical roots in unequal wealth distribution, social exclusion based on&nbsp;<strong>caste, gender, and tribal identity<\/strong>, chronic unemployment, illiteracy, and inadequate access to health and education services. These structural barriers created intergenerational poverty traps where the poor lacked resources to invest in human capital development.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Poverty_in_India\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Social exclusion remains particularly acute for&nbsp;<strong>Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and minorities<\/strong>. Research shows STs are the most disadvantaged subgroup with a multidimensional poverty headcount of&nbsp;<strong>44.4%<\/strong>&nbsp;and intensity of&nbsp;<strong>48.6%<\/strong>, followed by SCs. These communities face compound deprivations across health, education, and living standards.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dx.plos.org\/10.1371\/journal.pone.0271806\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regional Disparities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>BIMARU states<\/strong>&nbsp;(Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh) historically lagged in development indicators and continue to report higher poverty rates. However, their recent rapid poverty reduction suggests that targeted interventions can accelerate progress even in traditionally disadvantaged regions.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/socialjustice.gov.in\/common\/76672\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Geographical and climatic factors also influence poverty distribution. Districts experiencing&nbsp;<strong>climate shocks, temperature anomalies, and extreme rainfall<\/strong>&nbsp;show higher multidimensional poverty. A study found that a&nbsp;<strong>1\u00b0C rise in temperature correlates with a 1.16-1.21% increase in poverty rates<\/strong>&nbsp;across Indian districts.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fao.org\/india\/news\/detail-events\/ar\/c\/1713611\/\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">COVID-19 Impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The COVID-19 pandemic temporarily reversed poverty gains for marginalized communities, especially&nbsp;<strong>casual laborers, migrant workers, and the self-employed<\/strong>. The nationwide lockdown, while necessary for public health, devastated livelihoods for those in the informal sector who lacked social security benefits.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/povertyevidence.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Impact-of-Covid-19-on-Employment-Income-Poverty-and-Inequality-in-India.pdf\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies predicted an increase of&nbsp;<strong>75 million poor<\/strong>&nbsp;due to the COVID-19 induced economic crisis, accounting for 60% of the global increase in poverty. Urban households were particularly affected, with approximately&nbsp;<strong>19% of individuals<\/strong>&nbsp;who were not poor pre-COVID qualifying as poor during the pandemic period.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/iegindia.org\/upload\/publication\/Workpap\/WP458.pdf\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, government relief measures\u2014including the&nbsp;<strong>Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana<\/strong>&nbsp;providing free food grains to over 800 million people\u2014helped mitigate the worst impacts.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/visionias.in\/current-affairs\/monthly-magazine\/2024-12-17\/economics-(indian-economy)\/direct-benefit-transfer-dbt\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Government Interventions: Schemes and Policies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>India&#8217;s poverty reduction success stems from a&nbsp;<strong>multipronged approach<\/strong>&nbsp;combining employment generation, financial inclusion, social security, and asset creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched in 2005, MGNREGA guarantees&nbsp;<strong>100 days of wage employment<\/strong>&nbsp;annually to every rural household willing to do unskilled manual work. The scheme has been instrumental in:<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ijfmr.com\/research-paper.php?id=39265\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Providing income support during agricultural lean seasons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating durable rural assets like water conservation structures, roads, and irrigation facilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Empowering women<\/strong>\u00a0(significant female participation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reducing\u00a0<strong>rural poverty by up to one-third<\/strong>\u00a0in implementing districts<a href=\"https:\/\/www.paradigmpress.org\/le\/article\/view\/1140\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>MGNREGA acts as a critical safety net during economic shocks and agricultural distress, preventing households from falling into deeper poverty.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/isjem.com\/download\/public-policy-analysis-of-mgnrega-successes-failures-and-the-way-forward\/\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched in 2014, PMJDY aimed to ensure&nbsp;<strong>financial inclusion<\/strong>&nbsp;by providing access to banking services for the underprivileged. As of recent estimates, over&nbsp;<strong>550 million bank accounts<\/strong>&nbsp;have been opened under this scheme, enabling:<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Poverty_in_India\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT) to reach beneficiaries without intermediaries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to credit, insurance, and pension services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Women&#8217;s economic empowerment<\/strong>\u00a0through control over their own accounts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>PMJDY forms a critical pillar of the&nbsp;<strong>JAM trinity<\/strong>&nbsp;(Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile), which revolutionized India&#8217;s welfare delivery system.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ijfmr.com\/research-paper.php?id=46192\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and Aadhaar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The DBT system, integrated with Aadhaar biometric identification, has&nbsp;<strong>saved \u20b93.48 lakh crore<\/strong>&nbsp;cumulatively by eliminating ghost beneficiaries and reducing leakages. The system ensures:<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2123192\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transparent, direct transfer of subsidies to beneficiaries&#8217; bank accounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elimination of intermediaries and corruption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-time tracking and accountability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>Welfare Efficiency Index<\/strong>&nbsp;rose from 0.32 in 2014 to 0.91 in 2023, reflecting sharp increases in both effectiveness and inclusion.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.impriindia.com\/insights\/dbt-2-0-transforming-welfare-delivery\/\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>PMAY aims to provide&nbsp;<strong>affordable housing<\/strong>&nbsp;to the urban and rural poor. Under PMAY-Gramin:<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/testbook.com\/rbiblogs\/the-impact-of-government-schemes-on-poverty-alleviation\/\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Financial assistance of \u20b91.20 lakh in plains and \u20b91.30 lakh in hill states\/northeastern regions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>68.58 lakh houses<\/strong>\u00a0sanctioned to SCs, with 59.06 lakh completed<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2037409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Convergence with other schemes for toilets, cooking fuel, and employment support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Housing security prevents families from falling back into poverty by providing a stable foundation for other development activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ayushman Bharat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>world&#8217;s largest health insurance scheme<\/strong>&nbsp;provides coverage of&nbsp;<strong>\u20b95 lakh per family per year<\/strong>&nbsp;for secondary and tertiary care to over 50 crore beneficiaries from 10.74 crore poor families. Ayushman Bharat:<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.narendramodi.in\/mobile\/ayushman-bharat-a-healthcare-reform-that-is-also-creating-economic-value\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prevents\u00a0<strong>4.6% of India&#8217;s population from slipping into poverty<\/strong>\u00a0annually due to catastrophic health expenses<a href=\"https:\/\/www.narendramodi.in\/mobile\/ayushman-bharat-a-healthcare-reform-that-is-also-creating-economic-value\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Covers all pre-existing diseases with no family size restrictions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides\u00a0<strong>cashless, paperless<\/strong>\u00a0treatment at empaneled public and private hospitals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By reducing out-of-pocket health expenditure, the scheme protects vulnerable families from medical debt and poverty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Distribution System (PDS) and National Food Security Act (NFSA)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The PDS ensures&nbsp;<strong>subsidized food grains<\/strong>&nbsp;reach approximately&nbsp;<strong>800 million beneficiaries<\/strong>&nbsp;under NFSA. Technological improvements through Aadhaar seeding and biometric authentication have reduced leakages, though challenges of exclusion errors persist.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rsisinternational.org\/journals\/ijrias\/articles\/evaluating-indias-food-security-framework-achievements-gaps-and-the-way-forward\/\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">State Innovations: Kerala&#8217;s EPEP Model<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kerala&#8217;s&nbsp;<strong>Extreme Poverty Eradication Programme (EPEP)<\/strong>&nbsp;represents a groundbreaking approach:<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/lsgd.kerala.gov.in\/en\/priority-projects-initiatives\/epep\/\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ground-level survey identified\u00a0<strong>64,006 families<\/strong>\u00a0living in extreme poverty using four indicators: food security, health, income, and housing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customized micro-plans<\/strong>\u00a0created for each family addressing specific needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community-led implementation<\/strong>\u00a0through Kudumbashree women&#8217;s self-help groups, ASHA workers, and local governments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delivered\u00a0<strong>5,422 new houses, 5,522 renovated homes, and 28.32 acres of land<\/strong>\u00a0to 439 families<a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/kochi\/kerala-becomes-1st-state-to-eradicate-extreme-poverty\/articleshow\/125010106.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This model demonstrates how targeted, participatory interventions can address the &#8220;invisible poor&#8221; who fall through conventional welfare nets.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsminute.com\/kerala\/ground-report-meeting-the-beneficiaries-of-keralas-extreme-poverty-eradication-scheme\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Critical Evaluation: Successes and Shortcomings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Strengths<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rapid, Broad-Based Poverty Reduction<\/strong>: India&#8217;s poverty reduction aligns with\u00a0<strong>Sustainable Development Goal 1 (No Poverty)<\/strong>. The scale\u2014171 million lifted from extreme poverty\u2014represents a historic achievement comparable to China&#8217;s poverty reduction efforts.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.paradigmpress.org\/le\/article\/view\/1140\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved Targeting Through Technology<\/strong>: The\u00a0<strong>JAM trinity and DBT<\/strong>\u00a0have revolutionized welfare delivery, ensuring benefits reach intended recipients with minimal leakage. This technological infrastructure provides a scalable model recognized globally by the IMF and World Bank.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ijfmr.com\/research-paper.php?id=46192\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multipronged, Integrated Approach<\/strong>: India&#8217;s strategy combines cash transfers, in-kind support (food, housing), employment guarantees, health insurance, and financial inclusion\u2014addressing poverty&#8217;s multiple dimensions simultaneously.<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Poverty_in_India\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Narrowing Rural-Urban and Interstate Disparities<\/strong>: The accelerated poverty reduction in traditionally lagging states and rural areas indicates that inclusive growth is reaching previously marginalized regions.<a href=\"https:\/\/currentaffairs.adda247.com\/indias-battle-against-poverty-171-million-lifted-from-extreme-poverty-in-a-decade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Limitations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Persisting Pockets of Deprivation<\/strong>: Despite overall progress, certain groups\u2014<strong>SCs, STs, women, elderly, and disabled<\/strong>\u2014continue to experience disproportionate poverty. Caste-based and gender-based exclusion remains a structural challenge requiring focused interventions.<a href=\"https:\/\/dx.plos.org\/10.1371\/journal.pone.0271806\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Measurement Controversies and Data Gaps<\/strong>:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>delay of India&#8217;s decadal census<\/strong>\u00a0(last conducted in 2011) has created a data vacuum affecting poverty estimation and welfare targeting. Without updated census data:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scmp.com\/week-asia\/people\/article\/3221581\/india-risks-using-guesswork-form-policy-census-delayed-election-looms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Over 120 million people<\/strong>\u00a0may be excluded from the Public Distribution System<a href=\"https:\/\/idronline.org\/article\/inequality\/indias-official-poverty-line-excludes-many-households\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Policy planning relies on outdated 2011 population figures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Five different poverty estimates exist, ranging from 2.5% to 29.5%, creating confusion<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scmp.com\/week-asia\/people\/article\/3221581\/india-risks-using-guesswork-form-policy-census-delayed-election-looms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exclusion and Inclusion Errors<\/strong>: Despite technological improvements, identification challenges persist:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ideasforindia.in\/topics\/poverty-inequality\/finding-the-indiscernible-poor-identification-and-targeting-of-people-living-in-extreme-poverty.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Urban poverty criteria remain undefined since the Hashim Committee report was shelved<a href=\"https:\/\/idronline.org\/article\/inequality\/indias-official-poverty-line-excludes-many-households\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aadhaar-based systems can exclude marginalized groups lacking proper documentation<a href=\"https:\/\/ejournal.goacademica.com\/index.php\/ja\/article\/view\/1058\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dormant bank accounts and limited credit access reduce PMJDY&#8217;s impact<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iosrjournals.org\/iosr-jbm\/papers\/ICSSR-SRC\/Volume%20-2\/4,%2023-28.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shallow Poverty and Vulnerability<\/strong>: Many people\u00a0<strong>just above the poverty line<\/strong>\u00a0remain vulnerable to falling back into poverty due to health shocks, climate events, or economic crises. Addressing this &#8220;shallow poverty&#8221; requires sustained social protection.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fao.org\/india\/news\/detail-events\/ar\/c\/1713611\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Climate Vulnerability<\/strong>: Poor households are disproportionately exposed to\u00a0<strong>climate shocks, floods, and temperature extremes<\/strong>. Climate change could reverse poverty gains, particularly in climate-sensitive agriculture-dependent regions.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S2210670725004056\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pandemic Reversal<\/strong>: COVID-19 demonstrated how quickly progress can be undone, with\u00a0<strong>19% of urban non-poor<\/strong>\u00a0falling into poverty during the pandemic. This highlights the need for robust social safety nets that can respond to crises.<a href=\"https:\/\/iegindia.org\/upload\/publication\/Workpap\/WP458.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lessons for Policy and Decision Making<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Data-Driven Targeting and Continuous Monitoring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The success of schemes like Kerala&#8217;s EPEP demonstrates the importance of&nbsp;<strong>rigorous identification processes<\/strong>&nbsp;using multiple data sources and community knowledge. Real-time monitoring systems enable course corrections and ensure accountability.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsminute.com\/kerala\/ground-report-meeting-the-beneficiaries-of-keralas-extreme-poverty-eradication-scheme\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the census delay undermines this approach.&nbsp;<strong>Conducting the delayed census urgently<\/strong>&nbsp;and establishing mechanisms for more frequent data collection (like annual consumption surveys) is critical for evidence-based policymaking.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scmp.com\/week-asia\/people\/article\/3221581\/india-risks-using-guesswork-form-policy-census-delayed-election-looms\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Regional Policy Designs and Context Adaptation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kerala&#8217;s success cannot be mechanically replicated elsewhere\u2014each state faces unique challenges requiring&nbsp;<strong>context-specific interventions<\/strong>. For instance:<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/lsgd.kerala.gov.in\/en\/priority-projects-initiatives\/epep\/\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Climate adaptation strategies for vulnerable districts<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fao.org\/india\/news\/detail-events\/ar\/c\/1713611\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caste-sensitive approaches in states with high SC\/ST populations<a href=\"https:\/\/dx.plos.org\/10.1371\/journal.pone.0271806\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Urban poverty programs addressing slum dwellers and informal workers<a href=\"https:\/\/idronline.org\/article\/inequality\/indias-official-poverty-line-excludes-many-households\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Strengthening Social Safety Nets<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The pandemic exposed gaps in social protection for&nbsp;<strong>informal workers, migrants, and the &#8220;new poor&#8221;<\/strong>. India needs:<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/povertyevidence.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Impact-of-Covid-19-on-Employment-Income-Poverty-and-Inequality-in-India.pdf\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Universal social security<\/strong>\u00a0extending beyond the formal sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Portable benefits<\/strong>\u00a0allowing migrant workers to access welfare across states<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crisis-responsive mechanisms<\/strong>\u00a0that can scale up quickly during shocks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Addressing Structural Inequalities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Poverty reduction requires tackling root causes\u2014<strong>caste discrimination, gender inequality, inadequate education, and health access<\/strong>. Reservation policies, affirmative action in education\/employment, and targeted programs for marginalized groups remain essential.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9337695\/\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Climate-Resilient Development<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the strong correlation between&nbsp;<strong>climate shocks and poverty<\/strong>, integrating climate adaptation into poverty programs is crucial:<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S2210670725004056\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Climate-smart agriculture<\/strong>\u00a0reducing vulnerability to weather extremes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disaster preparedness and early warning systems<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Livelihood diversification<\/strong>\u00a0away from climate-sensitive agriculture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Forward Path: Way Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strengthen Real-Time Data Systems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Conduct delayed census immediately<\/strong>\u00a0and transition to\u00a0<strong>annual population surveys<\/strong>\u00a0for continuous monitoring<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scmp.com\/week-asia\/people\/article\/3221581\/india-risks-using-guesswork-form-policy-census-delayed-election-looms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Develop integrated MIS<\/strong>\u00a0linking all welfare schemes for comprehensive beneficiary tracking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use satellite data, machine learning, and big data<\/strong>\u00a0for poverty mapping and targeting<a href=\"https:\/\/arxiv.org\/pdf\/2202.00109.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upscale Social Protection for Vulnerable Groups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Expand coverage<\/strong>\u00a0to informal workers, migrants, and the &#8220;new poor&#8221; exposed by crises<a href=\"https:\/\/povertyevidence.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Impact-of-Covid-19-on-Employment-Income-Poverty-and-Inequality-in-India.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Introduce universal basic income pilots<\/strong>\u00a0as safety nets during transitions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strengthen MGNREGA<\/strong>\u00a0with enhanced wages and year-round employment in distressed areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accelerate Investment in Human Capital<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nutrition programs<\/strong>\u00a0addressing the\u00a0<strong>46.6 million stunted and 25.5 million wasted children<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8254924\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skill development<\/strong>\u00a0aligning with market demands for sustainable employment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Universal health coverage<\/strong>\u00a0building on Ayushman Bharat to prevent medical poverty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focus on Equitable, Inclusive Growth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address climate vulnerability<\/strong>\u00a0through adaptation programs and insurance schemes<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fao.org\/india\/news\/detail-events\/ar\/c\/1713611\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Close interstate and rural-urban gaps<\/strong>\u00a0with targeted resource allocation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mainstream gender and caste considerations<\/strong>\u00a0in all poverty programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn from Successful Models<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Scale up Kerala&#8217;s EPEP approach<\/strong>\u00a0with adaptations for other states<a href=\"https:\/\/lsgd.kerala.gov.in\/en\/priority-projects-initiatives\/epep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Replicate best practices<\/strong>\u00a0from states showing rapid poverty reduction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strengthen community-based targeting<\/strong>\u00a0leveraging local knowledge<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ideasforindia.in\/topics\/poverty-inequality\/finding-the-indiscernible-poor-identification-and-targeting-of-people-living-in-extreme-poverty.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enhance Governance and Delivery Mechanisms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reduce exclusion errors<\/strong>\u00a0in Aadhaar-based systems through better grievance redressal<a href=\"https:\/\/ejournal.goacademica.com\/index.php\/ja\/article\/view\/1058\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improve last-mile delivery<\/strong>\u00a0ensuring benefits reach the most marginalized<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strengthen local governments<\/strong>\u00a0as frontline poverty warriors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: Toward a Poverty-Free India<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/f016a9e4-9acf-4c8b-aa00-2085856ba11a-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/f016a9e4-9acf-4c8b-aa00-2085856ba11a-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/f016a9e4-9acf-4c8b-aa00-2085856ba11a-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/f016a9e4-9acf-4c8b-aa00-2085856ba11a-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/f016a9e4-9acf-4c8b-aa00-2085856ba11a-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/f016a9e4-9acf-4c8b-aa00-2085856ba11a-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/f016a9e4-9acf-4c8b-aa00-2085856ba11a.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>India&#8217;s journey from 16.2% to 2.3% extreme poverty represents a monumental achievement\u2014but the work is far from complete. With approximately&nbsp;<strong>33.66 million people<\/strong>&nbsp;still in extreme poverty and many more vulnerable to falling back, sustained commitment is essential.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/currentaffairs.adda247.com\/indias-battle-against-poverty-171-million-lifted-from-extreme-poverty-in-a-decade\/\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The success of schemes like MGNREGA, PMJDY, Ayushman Bharat, and innovations like Kerala&#8217;s EPEP demonstrates that&nbsp;<strong>well-designed, technology-enabled, community-driven interventions<\/strong>&nbsp;can dramatically transform lives. However, challenges of data gaps, climate vulnerability, structural inequalities, and identification errors require continued attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As India aspires to become a developed nation by 2047 (Viksit Bharat @2047),&nbsp;<strong>eradicating the last vestiges of poverty while ensuring no one falls back<\/strong>&nbsp;must remain a national priority. This requires not just economic growth but inclusive, equitable development that reaches the most marginalized\u2014fulfilling the constitutional promise of social and economic justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Highlights Breaking the Chains of Deprivation India has achieved one of the most remarkable poverty reduction success stories in modern global history. 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