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news The Hindu 2026-04-14

West Asia Conflict Threatens To Push 2.5 Million Indians Into Poverty

A new UNDP report indicates that economic instability resulting from the West Asia conflict could dramatically worsen poverty levels across India. The report forecasts a sharp increase, raising the number of people in poverty from approximately 400,000 to 2.5 million.

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