October 30, 2026
In his Hindustan Times column, OHT’s Dr. Ramanan Laxminarayan explains why income alone cannot capture the true extent of poverty and people’s living conditions.
Drawing on India’s Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), he highlights how health, education, nutrition, sanitation, and housing provide a broader picture of deprivation.
He points to differences across Indian states, showing how investments in public services can reduce multidimensional poverty even without significant income growth.
Dr. Laxminarayan argues that addressing these interconnected deprivations, particularly nutrition, healthcare, and education, is essential to reducing poverty and improving people’s lives.
Read the article here.
