Poverty

October 9, 2024 1:19 PM

India makes significant progress in poverty reduction, electrification, clean water, and sanitation: UNFPA

India has made remarkable progress in reducing poverty, expanding electrification, and improving access to clean water and sanitation, said Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). In an interview during her three-day visit to India, Kanem commended the country for its transformative achievements. "When I look back at the state of poverty, which has significantly reduced, the advancements in electrification, and the aspirations for clean water and sanitar...

Economic Survey 2024: Social Welfare Push for Inclusive Growth

The Economic Survey 2023-24 highlights the government's sincere efforts towards inclusive growth through its focus on social welfare. These efforts aim to improve capabilities and enhance opportunities for the underprivileged sections of society. The survey emphasizes increased expenditure on social services, a sharp decline in multidimensional poverty, and a reduction in income inequality and the rural-urban divide. The expenditure on social services has seen a substantial rise, increasing fr...