The United Nations, every year, releases the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) report based on 17 goals, which are to be achieved by 2030 by member nations. These goals are based on steps that every country is to take so that a collective effort can be made to ensure that the world witnesses prosperity, peace, and better living conditions for all. Illustration by The Geostrata One of the goals under the SDGs is the eradication of global poverty by 2030. However, the latest

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The World Bank’s 2025 report shows India with one of the world’s lowest consumption inequality levels, but income and wealth data reveal a much wider gap. This article explores why consumption surveys like HCES understate inequality, how India’s poverty has declined, and why income and wealth metrics expose deep divides. It highlights the need for policies on wages, education, and social protection to reduce long-term inequality.