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Shruti Menon
BBC journalist and correspondent from Kerala who reports on regional issues; provided the episode's on-the-ground explanation of Kerala's extreme poverty eradication claims.
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Did India just end poverty in Kerala?
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Journalist Shruti Menon, a BBC correspondent from Kerala, dives into the state's bold claim of ending extreme poverty. She clarifies what extreme poverty really means based on World Bank standards. With Kerala's unique blend of high literacy and public health services, she explores how these factors alongside national initiatives have contributed to significant poverty reduction in India. Menon also raises critical questions about the government's claims, including concerns over transparency and the risk of families slipping back into poverty.
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