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Rural Poverty Drops to 4.86% in FY24, Marking a Significant Decline: SBI Research

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Rural Poverty Drops to 4.86% in FY24, Marking a Significant Decline: SBI Research

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  • Rural poverty has significantly decreased to 4.86% in FY24 from 25.7% in 2011-12, according to SBI research.
  • Urban poverty is estimated at 4.09%, down from 13.7% in the same baseline year.
  • The decline is attributed to higher consumption growth and effective government support programs.
  • Consumption inequality in both rural and urban areas has also improved during the 2023-2024 period.
  • New poverty lines are set at Rs 1,632 for rural areas and Rs 1,944 for urban areas in FY24.

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