India stands out as a poor and very unequal country, with the top 1 per cent of the population holding more than one-fifth of the total national income in 2021 and the bottom half just 13 per cent, according to a report.

India among most unequal nations; top 1% of population holds 22% of national income: Report

In the backdrop of coronavirus outbreak and subsequent lockdown, the Centre has come up with a Rs 1.70 lakh crore relief package for the daily wage earners, women workers, and migrant workers as the country remains in a 21-day lockdown period.

Coronavirus Lockdown: India’s FM says 'No one will go hungry'

India, in the last decade, has lifted 271 million people out of poverty, a United Nations report said on Thursday. The report was based on the multidimensional poverty index, which saw India recording the fastest reduction, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) said.

India lifted 271 million people out of poverty between 2006 and 2016, says United Nations report

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India among most unequal nations; top 1% of population holds 22% of national income: Report

Coronavirus Lockdown: India’s FM says 'No one will go hungry'

India lifted 271 million people out of poverty between 2006 and 2016, says United Nations report