Absolute poverty in India, as per World Bank's metric, has been nearly eradicated, dropping to just 1%. The percentage of the ...

India has virtually eliminated absolute poverty based on World Bank standards, according to Arvind Virmani from Niti Aayog.

Niti Aayog member Arvind Virmani claims absolute poverty is virtually eradicated in India, citing World Bank standards.

Absolute poverty in India, measured by the $1.9 per day income norm, has been virtually eliminated, with only about 1 per ...

They argue the initiative could eradicate absolute poverty in the region. The proposal is backed by researchers from Northumbria University and UBI Lab, a global network focused on UBI’s potential.

When the most recent figures were published, the Child Poverty Action Group warned ministers that, by relying so heavily on a single policy measure, they were unlikely to meet their targets for child ...

Share of those falling under the 'vulnerable' category has dropped to 15 per cent from over 50 per cent 12 years ago ...

Absolute poverty measured by the World Bank’s yardsticks is “virtually eliminated” in India, and general policy action cannot be deployed to address the few people earning under USD 1.9 a day, a ...

Speaking at an event organized by IMC Chamber of Commerce here, Arvind Virmani said the percentage of the population tagged as 'vulnerable' has also gone down drastically and will be eliminated in ...