Odisha CM confident in bringing down poverty level to 10%
The Hindu
80 lakh people have climbed out of poverty: Patnaik
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday exuded confidence in bringing down Odisha’s poverty level to 10% in the next five years.
“There is a huge difference between Odisha in 2000s and today. The State is leading in reducing poverty. The poverty level has come down from 63% to 29% while 80 lakh people have climbed out of poverty line,” said Mr. Patnaik while addressing the Biju Janata Dal’s (BJD) 25th foundation day celebration on Sunday.
The Chief Minister said: “Odisha will create history in bringing down the poverty level to 10%. To achieve this goal, the government will take every step required.”
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