The final mile: how India can lift the last 5%, advancing inclusive growth

The percentage of population living below the poverty line declined from 22.5% in 2011 to below 5% in 2024, lifting over 200 million people out of poverty. While broad infrastructure has catalysed progress for most, the bottom 5% face unique challenges that merit specialised attention.

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The percentage of population living below the poverty line declined from 22.5% in 2011 to below 5% in 2024, lifting over 200 million people out of poverty. While broad infrastructure has catalysed progress for most, the bottom 5% face unique challenges that merit specialised attention.

Naren Srinivasan

Naren is Senior Manager – Product, Economic Inclusion Program (EIP) at The/Nudge Institut

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