{"id":18934,"date":"2023-12-08T16:20:41","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T16:20:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=18934"},"modified":"2024-02-27T09:14:40","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T09:14:40","slug":"the-incidence-and-intensity-of-poverty-are-more-important-in-determining-poverty-based-on-income-alone-in-this-context-analyze-the-latest-united-nations-multidimensional-poverty-ind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-incidence-and-intensity-of-poverty-are-more-important-in-determining-poverty-based-on-income-alone-in-this-context-analyze-the-latest-united-nations-multidimensional-poverty-ind\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cThe incidence and intensity of poverty are more important in determining poverty based on income alone\u201d. In this context analyze the latest United Nations Multidimensional Poverty Index Report. (250 Words, 15 Marks)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The United Nations Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) Report underscores that poverty assessment based solely on income overlooks crucial dimensions. It evaluates factors like education and healthcare, offering a holistic view. The latest report reveals global progress in reducing multidimensional poverty, emphasizing the need for policies addressing diverse facets for sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 2 Mains 2020<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-exam-question-paper-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-exam-question-paper-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PSC Mains Civil Services IAS Exam Question Paper \u2013 2020<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tags: <\/strong>Issues relating to poverty and hunger.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d299e675732\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d299e675732\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-incidence-and-intensity-of-poverty-are-more-important-in-determining-poverty-based-on-income-alone-in-this-context-analyze-the-latest-united-nations-multidimensional-poverty-ind\/#Approach\" title=\"Approach\">Approach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-incidence-and-intensity-of-poverty-are-more-important-in-determining-poverty-based-on-income-alone-in-this-context-analyze-the-latest-united-nations-multidimensional-poverty-ind\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer\">Answer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-incidence-and-intensity-of-poverty-are-more-important-in-determining-poverty-based-on-income-alone-in-this-context-analyze-the-latest-united-nations-multidimensional-poverty-ind\/#Methods_to_measure_Poverty\" title=\"Methods to measure Poverty\">Methods to measure Poverty<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-incidence-and-intensity-of-poverty-are-more-important-in-determining-poverty-based-on-income-alone-in-this-context-analyze-the-latest-united-nations-multidimensional-poverty-ind\/#The_Multidimensional_Poverty_Index_MPI_integrates_two_factors_of_poverty_namely\" title=\"The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) integrates two factors of poverty, namely\">The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) integrates two factors of poverty, namely<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-incidence-and-intensity-of-poverty-are-more-important-in-determining-poverty-based-on-income-alone-in-this-context-analyze-the-latest-united-nations-multidimensional-poverty-ind\/#UNs_Multidimensional_Poverty_Index_MPI\" title=\"UN\u2019s Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)\">UN\u2019s Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-incidence-and-intensity-of-poverty-are-more-important-in-determining-poverty-based-on-income-alone-in-this-context-analyze-the-latest-united-nations-multidimensional-poverty-ind\/#Significance_of_the_report\" title=\"Significance of the report\">Significance of the report<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-incidence-and-intensity-of-poverty-are-more-important-in-determining-poverty-based-on-income-alone-in-this-context-analyze-the-latest-united-nations-multidimensional-poverty-ind\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-incidence-and-intensity-of-poverty-are-more-important-in-determining-poverty-based-on-income-alone-in-this-context-analyze-the-latest-united-nations-multidimensional-poverty-ind\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-incidence-and-intensity-of-poverty-are-more-important-in-determining-poverty-based-on-income-alone-in-this-context-analyze-the-latest-united-nations-multidimensional-poverty-ind\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Approach\"><\/span>Approach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>In Introduction, try to define Poverty.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>In Body,<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li><strong>United Nations Multidimensional Poverty Index Report (MPI).<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Methods to measure Poverty.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>United Nations MPI observation on India\u2019s Poverty.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Significance of the Report.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>In Conclusion, try to discuss the role of MPI in identification and policymaking to handle poverty issues.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span>Answer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the World Bank, Poverty is pronounced deprivation in well-being, and comprises many dimensions. It includes low incomes and the inability to acquire the basic goods and services necessary for survival with dignity. In India, the <strong>Rangarajan Committee<\/strong> suggested in 2014 that the poverty line is estimated as monthly per capita expenditure of Rs.1407 in urban areas and Rs.972 in rural areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Methods_to_measure_Poverty\"><\/span>Methods to measure Poverty<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Multidimensional_Poverty_Index_MPI_integrates_two_factors_of_poverty_namely\"><\/span>The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) integrates two factors of poverty, namely<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>the \u2018incidence\u2019, which is the percentage of people who are poor. This is the headcount ratio of multidimensional poverty (H).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>the \u2018intensity\u2019 of multidimensional poverty (A) which considers the average percentage of dimensions in which poor people are deprived&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>three dimensions of poverty- health, education, and standard of living.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The MPI is calculated as, MPI = H x A (Incidence x Intensity).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UNs_Multidimensional_Poverty_Index_MPI\"><\/span>UN\u2019s Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>MPI is based on the idea that poverty not just depends on income and an individual may lack several basic needs like education, health, etc.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The UN\u2019s MPI presents quantitative as well as qualitative aspects of poverty. It uses three dimensions viz., Education, Health and living standard and gives score between 0-1.&nbsp;<\/li><li>According to the MPI report 2020, around 1.3 billion people are still living in multidimensional poverty.&nbsp;<\/li><li>In 2019, the burden of multidimensional poverty disproportionately falls on children-half of multidimensionally poor were below 18.&nbsp;<\/li><li>India was ranked 62nd among 107 countries with an MPI score of 0.123 with 27.9% head count.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The report mentions that India lifted as many as 270 million people out of multidimensional poverty between 2005-06 and 2015-16.&nbsp;<\/li><li>MPI also reflects that COVID-19 is having a profound impact on the development landscape.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_the_report\"><\/span>Significance of the report<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Identification of the most vulnerable and the poorest among the poor.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Revealing the spatial and regional variations.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Instrumental in targeted policy making and measures by the Government and the NGOs .&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The MPI methodology shows aspects in which the poor are deprived and helps to reveal inter connections among those deprivations. Thus enabling policymakers to target resources and design policies more effectively. The MPI methodology can be, and often is, modified to generate national measures of Multidimensional Poverty that reflect local cultural, economic, climatic and other factors. The best thing about the MPI is that it not only provides a comprehensive and in-depth description of global poverty in all its dimensions but also observes progress towards SDG 1 \u2013 to end poverty in all its forms.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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