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PM reiterates commitment towards a prosperous future for every Indian as 24.82 crore people escape multidimensional poverty in last 9 years as per NITI paper 

Posted On: 15 JAN 2024 7:41PM by PIB Delhi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today reiterated the government's commitment to continue to work towards all-round development and to ensure a prosperous future for every Indian. 

He was commenting on  a Discussion Paper released by NITI Aayog today on Multidimensional Poverty. The paper says, since 2005-06, India has registered a significant decline in #MPI from 29.17% in 2013-14 to 11.28% in 2022-23 which is a reduction of 17.89%. As a result 24.82 crore people escaped multidimensional poverty in last 9 years.

PM Modi posted on X :

"Very encouraging, reflecting our commitment towards furthering inclusive growth and focussing on transformative changes to our economy. We will continue to work towards all-round development and to ensure a prosperous future for every Indian."

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