Internet Connectivity
Explanation
The National Multidimensional Poverty Index (NMPI) is released by NITI Aayog. It is based on the Alkire-Foster methodology and retains the ten indicators of the Global MPI while adding two indicators-Maternal Health and Bank Accounts-to align with national priorities. The index comprises three equally weighted dimensions represented by twelve indicators.
Analysis of Indicators:
The twelve indicators used in the National MPI are classified under three dimensions:
- Health (1/3 weight):
- Nutrition
- Child and Adolescent Mortality
- Maternal Health (Added in National MPI)
- Education (1/3 weight):
- Years of Schooling
- School Attendance
- Standard of Living (1/3 weight):
- Cooking Fuel
- Sanitation
- Drinking Water
- Electricity
- Housing
- Assets
- Bank Account (Added in National MPI)
Internet Connectivity is not included as an indicator in the current framework of the National MPI.
Key Takeaway:
The National MPI includes 12 indicators, unlike the Global MPI which has 10. The two unique additions for India are Maternal Health (under Health) and Bank Account (under Standard of Living).