Urban Poor in India

Swetha 09/07/2022

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How prevalent is urban poverty in India?

In India, urban poverty stands at over 25%. This is about 81 million people living below the poverty line.
Though the number of rural poor outnumber the urban poor, India is set to witness 50% urbanization in a decade.

How has the pandemic affected the situation?

During the initial waves of the pandemic, a large number of migrants returned to their home villages. The lockdowns, disruption in transportation and the general uncertainty triggered a crisis.
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