Question

Which state has become the first Indian state to conduct a household survey exclusively to estimate the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) at the state and district levels?

• A. Andhra Pradesh
• B. Kerala
• C. Odisha
• D. Karnataka

Answer 1

The correct option is A Andhra Pradesh

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has recently released the Andhra Pradesh Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) Report $2017$. According to the report, the State secured an Index value of $0.0825$ (value ranges from $0$ to $1$; $0$ being the best and $1$ being the worst). It is equivalent to $51$st rank globally. India, with an Index value of $0.1911$ is at the $66$th position. Within the state, East Godavari is the top district with a value of $0.0468$ and Vizianagaram is at the bottom of the table with a value of $0.1271$. The study was conducted by the Vision Management Unit (VMU) of the Planning Department in collaboration with the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) of the University of Oxford, UK. By conducting MPI study, the Andhra Pradesh has become the first Indian state to conduct a household survey exclusively to estimate the MPI at the State and district levels