Significant Reduction in Multidimensional Poverty Observed Across Nearly Half of Aspirational Districts
Why in News?
- According to NITI Aayog’s Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2023, nearly half of India’s aspirational districts have shown a significant decline in multidimensional poverty, highlighting the success of various development programs.
Important Key Points:
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MPI 2023 Findings:
46% of 106 aspirational districts in India have shown a faster reduction in multidimensional poverty. -
Top Performing States:
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Madhya Pradesh
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Andhra Pradesh
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Assam
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Tamil Nadu
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What is MPI?
The Multidimensional Poverty Index goes beyond income and includes:-
Health
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Education
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Standard of living
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Why It Matters:
MPI provides a more complete picture of poverty and deprivation compared to traditional monetary indicators. -
Sign of Progress:
The data reflects the impact of economic growth, welfare schemes, and state-level initiatives in reducing poverty.
