Date of Event:
Jul 30, 2025

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World Bank claims a drastic reduction in inequality in India. There is more to the story
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World Bank claims a drastic reduction in inequality in India. There is more to the story
The report predominantly emphasises administrative progress and aggregated outcomes, missing ground-level disparities in access, affordability, and inclusion, which are critical in measuring and understanding relative povertyindianexpress.com
I have told him many times not to compare BD economy with Indian economy. Atleast 15 Indian companies have market capitalization much higher than total market capitalization of BD. Alone Adani can purchase whole BD stock market many times. Ambani can do it many more times. However he keeps doing that without facts and figures or by quoting data of many year back.
| GDP per capita--------------------------------------------$2689----------------$2878 |
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| GDP per capita growth------------------------------------6.74%----------------5.71% |

All your reported stories come from media controlled by Modi and BJP, and are mostly fake. These reports are full of half-truths and doctored statistics, designed to make Modi's governance of India far better than it a actually is. Feku is what we call in Bengali Vishwa-Batpaar (Vishwa-Faker/Fraud).
It is even more apparent when people like Mamta chants in Vidhan-Sabha, "Modi-Chor! BJP-Chor!".
This is what AI says about your fake Indian "reduction in equality".
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The World Bank's claims of a drastic reduction in inequality in India have been met with skepticism, as they rely on consumption-based surveys that may underestimate true income inequality. Critics argue that these estimates are flawed due to methodological changes and the exclusion of certain data, raising questions about their credibility.thefederal.com
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Overview of the World Bank's Claims
The World Bank recently reported a significant reduction in inequality in India, suggesting that the country is now one of the most equal in the world, with a Gini index score of 25.5 based on consumption data from 2022-23. This claim has been widely publicized and celebrated by the Indian government.
Methodological Concerns
Consumption vs. Income Surveys
- Consumption Surveys: The World Bank's findings are based on consumption surveys, which typically show lower inequality levels. These surveys focus on household expenditures rather than income.
- Income Surveys: In contrast, income surveys, which are more common in wealthier nations, often reveal higher inequality. Critics argue that comparing consumption-based data with income-based data is misleading.
Data Limitations
- The methodology used in the latest surveys has faced scrutiny. Changes in how data is collected and reported may have led to underreporting of wealth among the richest households.
- Critics highlight that the consumption data may not accurately reflect the true economic disparities, as it often fails to capture the spending habits of the wealthiest individuals.
Implications of the Findings
The World Bank's assertion of reduced inequality has sparked debate among economists and policymakers. Many argue that the reported figures do not align with the lived experiences of many Indians, who continue to face significant economic challenges. The need for a more nuanced understanding of inequality, incorporating both income and consumption data, is emphasized to ensure accurate assessments of economic conditions in India.
The Wire
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