India's Multidimensional Poverty—2015 vs. 2019

The maps depict India’s Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) for 2015 and 2019. In 2015, a significant portion of central and eastern states (e.g., Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh) had high to very high poverty, while southern and western states (e.g., Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra) showed medium to low poverty levels. By 2019, many states exhibited improvements: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Gujarat shifted from medium/high to low poverty, and Kerala remained in the "very less" category. However, states like Bihar and Jharkhand continued to experience persistent poverty. Overall, the maps indicate progress in poverty reduction, with notable regional disparities remaining. Source : https://www.data.gov.in/