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Kishanganj Named 'Poorest' District Of Bihar: Niti Aayog Index
Patna's Kishanganj is the poorest district, as per Niti Aayog Multidimensional Poverty Index Report. Released on November 26, the index showed that 64.75 % people of Kishanganj are living under below poverty line (BPL). In addition, out of 38 total districts, 11 districts have 60 % people under BPL. Highlighting the Niti Aayog Index, former Bihar CM Lalu Prasad Yadav, slammed the Nitish Kumar Government over poverty in the State.
Tags: Bihar Government, Niti Aayog, Kishanganj, Poverty Index, Below poverty Line
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Poverty Rate To Increase By 25% In Afghanistan, Says UNDP Report
According to a report released by UNDP, almost 97% of Afghani's might get plunged below the poverty line due to the economic and political fall. A study examined four potential scenarios of escalating intensity and isolation, however, GDP can contract only 13.2% but still can increase the poverty rate by 25%. "Half of the population is already in need... Afghanistan's most vulnerable people," Kanni Wignaraja, UN Assistant Secretary said.
Tags: Afghanistan, Taliban, UNDP, Below poverty Line
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
