Q. 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 the MPI of NITI Aayog and MPI of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 only

Answer : A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The National Multidimensional Poverty Index by NITI Aayog uses the internationally acclaimed Alkire-Foster methodology.
Statement 2 is correct: The National MPI covers 12 indicators, whereas the global MPI covers 10 indicators. These 12 indicators across Health, Education, and Standard of Living are: Nutrition, Child & Adolescent Mortality, Maternal Health, Years of Schooling, School Attendance, Cooking Fuel, Sanitation, Drinking Water, Electricity, Housing, Assets, and Bank Accounts.
Statement 3 is not correct: Maternal Health and Bank Accounts are not common indicators between NITI Aayog MPI and UNDP's Global MPI. The national MPI model retains the ten indicators of the global MPI model and adds two indicators — Maternal Health and Bank Accounts — in line with national priorities. These two are India-specific additions, not shared with the UNDP Global MPI.

Source:

https://www.niti.gov.in/sites/default/files/2023-08/India-National-Multidimentional-Poverty-Index-2023.pdf