Electrification in rural areas has changed consumption and earnings

NEW DELHI .  A latest World Bank report has said that by the end of 2015, less than 10% of the world’s population will be living in extreme poverty for the first time. India, however, accounted for the largest number of poor people in any country in 2012. The bank said rural electrification in India has caused changes in consumption and earnings, with increase in the labour supply, and promoted girls’ schooling by reallocating their time to tasks more conducive to school attendance. India, accounted for the largest number of poor people in any country in 2012.

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