According to the National Multidimensional Poverty Index 2021, which state has the lowest percentage of population being multidimensionally poor?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Kerala.
· According to the 2021 National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) by NITI Aayog, Kerala has the lowest percentage of multidimensionally poor people in India, at 0.71%.
· Kerala also performed best in the 2023 MPI with a score of 0.002%.
· The MPI is calculated by examining 12 indicators related to health, education, and standard of living.
· The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is a measure of poverty that takes into account various dimensions of deprivation beyond income, such as education, health, and living standards.
· It provides a more comprehensive understanding of poverty by considering multiple factors that contribute to people's well-being and quality of life.
Facts to remember:
· The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) jointly produce the Global MPI, which ranks countries based on the percentage of their population living in multidimensional poverty.
· Thus, according to the NITI Aayog Report, 2021 Indian states with the highest to lowest percentages of multidimensionally poor populations are Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Odisha.