📄 Abstract
The study intends to examine the incidence and intensity of multidimensional poverty in Aizawl district of Mizoram, India. The core objective of the study was to compute Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) and decomposed into population sub-group, dimensions and indicators to examine distribution and pattern of poverty across the study area. The Alkire-Foster counting approach was employed in this study. The study followed â??Global MPI Brief Methodological Note, 2017â?? in the choice of dimensions, indicators, thresholds and weights assigned to each indicator. For collection of primary data, a multi-stage sampling technique was adopted. Requisite data were then collected randomly through structured questionnaires which was designed based on the requirement for computation of MPI. The study estimated headcount ratio, intensity of poverty and MPI to be 0.284, 0.382 and 0.10 respectively which implies moderate level of poverty. From the results of the analysis, nutrition, years of schooling, child mortality and cooking fuel are the major problem in the study area. The findings of the study can be based for formulation of government poverty reduction policies and can be used effectively in improving the existing poverty reduction strategies in the state.
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📚 How to Cite:
Dr. C.Lalnunmawia , Prof. Lalhriatpuii , ASSESSMENT OF MULTIDIMENSIONAL POVERTY IN AIZAWL DISTRICT OF MIZORAM, INDIA , Volume 9 , Issue 7, july 2021, EPRA International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Economic Research (ARER) ,