Multidimensional poverty index: This report provides a comprehensive picture of

This report provides a comprehensive picture of acute multidimensional poverty to inform the work of countries and communities building a more just future for the global poor. Abstract The National Multidimensional Poverty Index by NITI Aayog uses the internationally acclaimed Alkire Foster methodology with a difference that National MPI covers 12 indicators while global MPI covers 10 indicators. This analysis attempts to study the decline in poverty rates and number of multidimensionally poor people across various time periods. The recent report on National MPI was based on National Family Health Surveys 4 (2015-16) and 5 (2019-21). Owing to lack of data for the ... Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2025 highlights poverty , climate risks, India’s progress, and Kerala’s near extreme- poverty -free status with key indicators. The National Multidimensional Poverty measures simultaneous deprivations across three equally weighted dimensions of Health, Education, and Standard of Living that are represented by 12 Sustainable Development Goals-aligned indicators