According to Global Multidimensional poverty index (2022), On the basis of four indicators- nutrition, cooking fuel, sanitation and housing, how much poor people live in India?
Correct Answer :
34.4 million
Solution :
The correct answer is 34.4 million.
According to the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2022 released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI), India saw a significant reduction in poverty.
When considering individuals who are deprived across four key indicators—nutrition, cooking fuel, sanitation, and housing—approximately 34.4 million poor people live in India under these combined deprivation criteria.
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