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Download Solution PDFAccording to the NITI Aayog’s first Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report which has the highest rate of poverty among its population?
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Option 3 : Bihar
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Key Points
- Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh have emerged as the poorest states in India, according to NITI Aayog’s first Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report.
- Bihar has the highest rate of poverty among its population i.e. 51.91% followed by Jharkhand at 42.16% and Uttar Pradesh at 37.79%.
- Per capita poverty is calculated by taking general conditions prevailing in the state.
- Health parameter comprises child-adolescence mortality, healthcare for pregnant women and access to nourishing food.
- School attendance and years of schooling constitutes education parameter.
- Cooking fuel, sanitation, drinking water, electricity, housing, assets and bank account forms parameter constitutes the standard of living.
- Kerala has the least poverty among states.
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