Mains Paper II · 1 Indian Economy · 1.15 Poverty and inequality

1.15.3 Multidimensional poverty: global MPI and NITI Aayog's National MPI

The MPI counts deprivations in health, education and living standards at the household level; India's national MPI uses 12 indicators from the National Family Health Survey and shows a steep fall in multidimensional poverty.

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Key terms

  • MPI
  • Alkire-Foster
  • OPHI
  • UNDP
  • NITI Aayog
  • NFHS
  • headcount ratio
  • intensity
  • deprivation
  • 12 indicators

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