Poverty In India Reduced Via Tangible Boost In Household Living Standards, Incomes
In 2022–23, poverty under the revised $3.00 line stood at just 5.25 per cent in India. Under the older $2.15 line, the rate dropped even further to 2.35 per cent. In 2011–12.
India Slashes Poverty From 29.5% To 9.4% As Rural Consumption Surges
India is undergoing a silent economic shift, with new surveys showing major gains in poverty reduction and citizen welfare.
India’s Poverty Rate Falls Below 5% For First Time, NSO Data Shows
The Household Consumption Expenditure Surveys for 2022-23 and 2023-24 from the NSO provide recent data on poverty and inequality.
Rural-Urban Spending Inequality Drops in 2023-24, Survey Shows
India has seen a notable decline in spending inequality between rural and urban areas, according to the latest Household Consumption Expenditure Survey.
India’s Household Spending On Non-Food Items Rises; Narrowing Urban-Rural Gap
India's household spending on non-food items such as transport, garments, and entertainment has seen a significant increase.