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India Ranks Among Top World's Most Equal Societies, Says World Bank Report: What Does It Mean?
- On July 5, 2025, India was reported as the fourth most income-equal country worldwide, with a Gini Index of 25.5.
- This recognition followed a long-term decline in inequality driven by policies reducing poverty, expanding financial inclusion, and delivering welfare support.
- Between 2011 and 2023, India lifted 171 million people out of extreme poverty, cutting the poverty rate from 16.2 to 2.3 percent based on a $2.15 daily threshold.
- Key government initiatives such as the expansion of bank accounts through the PM Jan Dhan program, Aadhaar-enabled Direct Benefit Transfers that saved ₹3.48 lakh crore, and health coverage under Ayushman Bharat have played a significant role in promoting inclusive growth.
- India’s progress suggests it offers a scalable model combining digital governance and targeted welfare to reduce inequality and improve shared economic gains.
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