How lockdown hit India’s fight against poverty

Jun 29, 2020 | 13:21 IST

Studies show why falling back into poverty remains a threat without policy interventions even as the pandemic rages on

While unemployment figures are back to pre-lockdown levels, the impact of the lockdown will likely set household budgets back by years. That would prove to be a grave challenge for millions of Indians who have successfully escaped extreme poverty.

8 in 10 Indian households lost income

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How lockdown hit India’s fight against poverty

Studies show why falling back into poverty remains a threat without policy interventions even as the pandemic rages on

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How lockdown hit India’s fight against poverty

Studies show why falling back into poverty remains a threat without policy interventions even as the pandemic rages on

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