Statsguru: Six charts explain another dimension of poverty in India

The report highlights that differences among social groups define the incidence and intensity of poverty

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The incidence of poverty or the headcount ratio was the highest among STs.

3 min read Last Updated : Oct 18 2021 | 1:11 AM IST

The latest global multidimensional poverty index (MPI) report does not have any new data from India — the last analysis was based on NFHS 2015-16 data. Researchers have, however, found

Topics : Poverty in India Scheduled Tribes Scheduled Castes Poverty index

First Published: Oct 18 2021 | 1:07 AM IST

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Statsguru: Six charts explain another dimension of poverty in India

The report highlights that differences among social groups define the incidence and intensity of poverty

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