The last arc of poverty: Why India’s next big battle runs from UP to Bengal
India has achieved a remarkable decrease in extreme poverty, yet challenges persist in specific regions and demographics. The World Bank notes that major poverty concentration exists in some…
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India has achieved a remarkable decrease in extreme poverty, yet challenges persist in specific regions and demographics. The World Bank notes that major poverty concentration exists in some states in North and East India. About 57% of India’s poor live in a contiguous belt stretching from Uttar Pradesh to West Bengal, according to the World Bank’s October 2026 Poverty & Equity Brief.
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