National Multidimensional Poverty Index - A Progress Review 2023
Why it is in news ? Recently, NITI Aayog released report titled, National Multi Dimensional Poverty Index : Progress Review 2023", Which claims that significant number of population in India has overcome Multidimensional Poverty. Source : PIB NITI Aayog Report The report titled "National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A Progress Review 2023" is the second edition of the MPI, and it has been prepared using data from the latest National Family Health Survey-5 (2019-21). The MPI helps to identify and track improvements in the living conditions of the population and assess the effectiveness of poverty alleviation policies in India. According to the report, a significant number of people have experienced improvements in their multi-dimensional poverty status, indicating progress in the country's efforts to combat poverty across various dimensions. What is the National Multidimensional Poverty Index ? The National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is a tool