NITI Aayog Poverty Index: 15 Million Escaped Multidimensional Poverty

NITI Aayog released the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) Progress Report 2026, revealing that 15 million people escaped multidimensional poverty over the last year. The report highlights significant improvements in sanitation and cooking fuel access. While states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar showed the steepest decline in poverty headcount ratio, Rajasthan also recorded notable progress, particularly in maternal health and rural electrification indicators.