Multidimensional Deprivation Index and Spatial Clustering

Gharat, Sanket and Surathkal, Prasanna and Guha, Puja and Jyotishi, Amalendu and Hatekar, Neeraj (2024) Multidimensional Deprivation Index and Spatial Clustering. Economic and Political Weekly, 59 (03). pp. 42-50. ISSN 2349-8846

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Abstract

Using a village-level data set, we create an index of multidimensional deprivation for basic amenities available in villages for various states of India and compare the performance of Maharashtra relative to other states. Surprisingly, rural Maharashtra lags behind even the supposedly underdeveloped states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Our index correlates well with numerous development indicators, including newly-born underweight children, per capita consumption, employment, and luminosity of night lights. The paper argues for using the multidimensional deprivation index as a metric for local and regional planning to bring about more equitable public provisioning in basic amenities within the country.

Item Type:	Article
Authors:	Gharat, Sanket and Surathkal, Prasanna and Guha, Puja and Jyotishi, Amalendu and Hatekar, Neeraj
Document Language:	Language English
Subjects:	Social sciences > Sociology & anthropology > Communities > Planning and development Social sciences > Economics > Production > Economic policy, economic development, economic growth Social sciences > Economics > Macroeconomics & related topics > Factors affecting income and wealth > Poverty
Divisions:	Azim Premji University - Bengaluru > School of Development
Full Text Status:	Restricted
URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/6786
Publisher URL:	https://epwrf.in/sameekshatrust.aspx

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