Despite pandemic challenges, poverty in India declines
Wave 3 of the IHDS complete, showing a decrease in poverty
In The Economic Times, Faculty Associate Sonalde Desai's work on the India Human Development Survey (IHDS) is highlighted. The story notes that Wave 3 of the IHDS is completed, with interesting findings. From Dr. Desai's work, it highlights that poverty declined to 8.5% in 2022-2024, from 21.2% in 2011-2012, even with the challenges presented by the pandemic.
Dr. Desai noted that "ensuring social protection systems keep up with the pace of social transformation will be a key challenge for India as it strives towards equitable development."
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"Poverty in India declines to 8.5% from 21.2% in 2011-12: NCAER paper", Economic Times, July 3, 2024