Multidimensional Poverty
Multidimensional poverty refers to a measure of poverty that considers various deprivations beyond income, including lack of education, healthcare, housing, and other essential services, providing a more holistic view of poverty.
Status of Multidimensional Poverty in India
- India has witnessed a notable decline in multidimensional poverty, dropping from 29.17% in 2013-14 to 11.28% in 2022-23, a significant decrease of 17.89 percentage points.
- During the span of nine years from 2013-14 to 2022-23, approximately 24.82 crore individuals have risen out of multidimensional poverty.
- Specifically, states such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan have seen substantial reductions in their poverty rates based ....