India lifted 171 million people from extreme poverty between 2011-12 and 2022-23: World Bank

The World Bank reports India lifted 171 million people out of extreme poverty between 2011-12 and 2022-23, reducing it to 2.3%. Using a $3.65/day poverty line, 378 million were lifted out of poverty. While significant progress occurred, challenges remain, including youth unemployment and gender disparities in employment, despite rising employment rates.

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