Human Development & Social Sector Indicators

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πŸ“– Quick summary

The HDI (UNDP) combines life expectancy, education, and income into a single index. The MPI measures poverty across health, education and living standards. NITI Aayog publishes India's National MPI and the SDG India Index, ranking States and UTs on progress.

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πŸ’‘ Key Facts

  • HDI = life expectancy + education + income (UNDP).
  • MPI = multidimensional poverty across 3 dimensions, 10 indicators.
  • NITI Aayog = National MPI + SDG India Index.

πŸ”– 60-Second Revision

  • HDI/MPI measure development & poverty beyond income/GDP alone.

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