Authors : Bincy Baby

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 4 - April

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26apr508

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Abstract : This study examines multidimensional poverty in India using household-level data from the National Sample Survey Office. Moving beyond income-based measures, the research incorporates multiple deprivation indicators including education, health, and living standards. Using an index-based approach, the study evaluates the extent and intensity of poverty across households. The analysis highlights regional disparities and identifies key determinants influencing multidimensional poverty. The findings suggest that non-income factors significantly contribute to deprivation, emphasizing the need for integrated policy interventions. The study provides empirical evidence to support inclusive development strategies in India.

Keywords : Multidimensional Poverty; Household Deprivation; Poverty Index; Socio-Economic Factors; Rural and Urban Disparities; Living Standards; Education and Health; Empirical Analysis; India.

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