Multidimensional poverty reduction in India 1999-2006 : slower progress for the poorest groups

<p>Multidimensional poverty in India decreased between 1999 and 2006 faster than income poverty. Using the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) datasets, this briefing describes the extent of poverty reduction, and examines where and how it has taken place.</p>

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Alkire, S, Seth, S
Format: Report
Language:English
Published: Oxford Poverty & Human Development Initiative (OPHI) 2013
Description
Summary:<p>Multidimensional poverty in India decreased between 1999 and 2006 faster than income poverty. Using the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) datasets, this briefing describes the extent of poverty reduction, and examines where and how it has taken place.</p>