From Swachhata to Vishwakarma to Ayushman Bharat: 11 years of 'Garib Kalyan' under Modi govt

In the last eleven years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has tirelessly worked for the emancipation and upliftment of the downtrodden and marginalised class with the 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ motto, marking the hallmark of its governance.

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Antyodaya remained one of the guiding principles of the BJP-led NDA government as it consistently worked towards the welfare of the poor, farmers and deprived population with policies centered on the development of villages and rural regions.

As PM Modi-led government celebrates eleven years of being in power and 1 year of Modi 3.0, below is the lowdown on key achievements and milestones:

Rural India's standard of living improves

About 171 million people were lifted out of extreme poverty over the past decade. According to the World Bank's Spring 2025 Poverty and Equity Brief, the share of the population living on less than $2.15 per day fell sharply ~ from 16.2 per cent in 2011-12 to just 2.3 per cent in 2022-23.

The rural India witnessed a significant rise in the standard of living. The average Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure (MPCE) rose from Rs 1,430 in 2011-12 to Rs 4,122 in 2023-24 -- a nearly threefold increase.

JJM ensured clean water, healthy life

Under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), more than 15.59 crore rural households now have tap water connections. Over 12 crore of these were added in just the past five years. More than 9.35 lakh schools now have tap water connectivity.

Housing for All