According 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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  1. Chhattisgarh
  2. Madhya Pradesh
  3. Bihar
  4. Jharkhand

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Option 3 : Bihar
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The correct answer is Bihar.

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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