New data from India’s statistics ministry reveals that social protection coverage rose from 22% in 2016 to 64.3% in 2025, reflecting substantial progress towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The report also highlights a decline in multidimensional poverty from 24.85% in 2015-16 to 14.96% in 2019-21, alongside improvements in access to clean water, agricultural productivity, and digital connectivity.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: A new report shows that in India, the number of people receiving social support has grown from 22% in 2016 to 64.3% in 2025, while poverty rates have significantly decreased, highlighting progress in social security and living standards.
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