As per National Multidimentional Poverty Index of India: A Progress Review 2023, which of the following union territories has the highest percentage of multidimensionally poor?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu .
The National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A Progress Review 2023 (based on NFHS‑5, 2019–21), the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu recorded the highest share of its population as multidimensionally poor among the listed UTs:
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Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu: 6.06% headcount ratio
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Delhi: 2.97%
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Chandigarh: 2.62%
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Puducherry: 0.58%
As per the 2023 National Multidimensional Poverty Index report by NITI Aayog, Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu recorded the highest proportion of multidimensionally poor individuals among the listed Union Territories, at 6.06% of its population. In comparison, Delhi stood at 2.97%, Chandigarh at 2.62%, and Puducherry had the lowest at 0.58%. Multidimensional poverty here refers to simultaneous deprivations in health, education, and living standards measured across 12 indicators aligned with the SDGs. This highlights socioeconomic disparities even among smaller UTs in India.