The Economic Times

Fairness, churn, and India's rise: India has lifted millions out of poverty, but the next big challenge is helping people climb further

India's poverty rate has fallen sharply, with nearly 496 million people moving above the World Bank's lower-middle-income poverty line between 2011-12 and 2023-24. However, the next challenge is to expand economic mobility, improve wages and create opportunities. The article examines why growth, fair access and social mobility matter more than focusing on inequality alone.