About National MPI (Multidimensional Poverty Index):

• National MPI seeks to measure poverty across its multiple dimensions and in effect complements existing poverty statistics based on per capita consumption expenditure.
• The index has used the globally accepted and robust methodology developed by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for Global MPI.
• The index is based on three equally weighted dimensions – health, education and standard of living – which in turn are represented by 12 indicators.
• The index is based on the findings of the fourth National Health Family Survey (2015-16).
• NITI Aayog has released India’s first National MPI (multidimensional poverty index).

Source: EPIC November 2021