Consider the following statements about Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI): 1. MPI is calculated u

Question

Consider the following statements about Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI): 1. MPI is calculated using Alkire-Foster methodology. 2. MPI calculated by NITI Aayog has a total of twelve indicators. 3. Maternal Health and Bank Account are common indicators in MPI of NITI Aayog and MPI of UNDP.

Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct — both Global MPI and India's National MPI use the Alkire-Foster (AF) methodology. Statement 2 is correct — NITI Aayog's National MPI has 12 indicators (10 standard Global MPI indicators + 2 additional ones). Statement 3 is incorrect — Maternal Health and Bank Account are the two additional indicators exclusive to NITI Aayog's National MPI; they are NOT present in UNDP's Global MPI, which has only 10 indicators.