Decline in Poverty

Published On: July 18, 2023 - According to a report by Niti Aayog, approximately 135 million Indians were lifted out of multidimensional poverty during the period from 2015-16 to 2019-21. Among them, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh (UP) contributed significantly, accounting for 56.8 million people. Multidimensional poverty considers various factors beyond just income, such as education, health, and living standards.