World Bank Report on India's Fall in Extreme Poverty
Prime Minister Modi has highlighted a World Bank report showing a sharp drop in extreme poverty in India. He called the fall historic and said it opens up a generational surge in opportunities. He shared the message on Instagram with a film song playing in the background.
Context
Context: The World Bank is a global lender that publishes poverty estimates for countries, often using an international line of about $2.15 a day. Extreme poverty figures are updated as new household surveys come in, so changes are often debated.
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