India sees big reduction in poverty, but inequality on the rise: UNDP
Poverty remains "persistently" concentrated in states that are home to 45% of India's population but contain 62% of its poor
Poverty remains "persistently" concentrated in states that are home to 45% of India's population but contain 62% of its poor
Calling it “remarkable”, UNDP says in India, incidence fell from 55.1% to 16.4%; deprivation in all indicators declined
Sithraman cites latest UNDP report saying targeted transfers help poorer households cope with price spikes