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Which organization in India calculates and releases the multi-dimensional poverty index (MPI) baselines and updates?
A. NITI Aayog✓ Correct Answer
B. Reserve Bank of India
C. Ministry of Finance
D. Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner
💡 Solution & Explanation
NITI Aayog periodically computes and releases the National Multidimensional Poverty Index to track deprivations across health, education, and standard of living indicators using National Family Health Survey data. Other institutions like the Reserve Bank or the Registrar General handle monetary policy and demographic censuses respectively. This index helps policymakers target welfare schemes to lagging districts.
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