PM Modi Says 50 Crore People Left Extreme Poverty
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said about 50 crore people in India have recently risen above extreme poverty over the past 10-12 years. He said the government's approach puts empowerment ahead of simple financial support. Modi linked this progress to that wider strategy, as described in the report.
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Context: Extreme poverty in India is tracked through national surveys and international poverty lines, so claims about how many people have moved out depend on which measure is used. Economists often debate such figures, so checking the data source helps.
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