According to the second report of NITI Aayog on the Multidimensional Poverty Index 2023, which of the following districts of Madhya Pradesh has recorded the highest reduction in terms of percentage of the poor between 2015–16 and 2019–21?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Alirajpur
Explanation:
• According to the "National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A Progress Review 2023" report by NITI Aayog, the Alirajpur district of Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest reduction in the percentage of poor people.
• The percentage of poor in Alirajpur dropped significantly from 71.97% in 2015-16 to 29.56% in 2019-21.
• This impressive reduction highlights targeted development efforts in traditionally backward districts.
• Overall, Madhya Pradesh had the second highest reduction in the number of poor across India (after Bihar).
• The index uses health, education, and standard of living indicators to measure poverty.
Information Booster:
• The report noted that 34 districts in Madhya Pradesh recorded a more than 20% decline in multidimensional poverty during the period.
• The report emphasizes improvement in indicators like sanitation, cooking fuel, and housing.
Additional Knowledge:
(a) Barwani: Also showed significant improvement, but not the highest reduction percentage.
(b) Khandwa: A district in MP that made progress, but its reduction rate was lower than Alirajpur.
(d) Tikamgarh: Another district that saw poverty reduction, but Alirajpur led the state.