Multidimensionally poor in state has reduced: Govt
Multidimensionally poor in state has reduced: Govt The Meghalayan
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SHILLONG:
NITI Aayog had recently released the second edition of the National Multi-dimensional Poverty Index (MPI).
The index assesses poverty by considering various indicators related to health, education, and standard of living. The proportion of population who are multidimensionally poor in Meghalaya has reduced from 32.54 per cent in 2021 when the index was first released to 27.79 per cent in the current index. One lakh fifty thousand people have exited multidimensional poverty between the publication of the first index and now, a statement issued by Commissioner & Secretary to department of Planning, Investment Promotion and Sustainable Development said.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Nutrition
- Child and adolescent mortality
- Maternal health
- Years of schooling
- School attendance
- Cooking fuel
- Sanitation
- Drinking water
- Electricity
- Housing
- Assets
- Bank account
Out of these, Meghalaya has seen an improvement in 8 indicators. The data source for the current index is the 5th edition of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5). The overall ranking of Meghalaya amongst the Indian states has dropped from 24th position to 26th position. Only Bihar and Jharkhand currently have a higher percentage of population that is multidimensionally poor than Meghalaya.
It is disheartening that the state’s performance on the index is not in sync with the accelerated implementation of several development programmes in the social and economic sector over the last 5 years.
The government has heavily invested in programmes impacting Sustainable Development Goals including state-driven initiatives like MOTHER, MHSSP, ECD, and FOCUS, along with central schemes like Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), MGNREGA, PMAY, and PMUY.
Over the recent years, Meghalaya has been the leading performer in implementation of centrally sponsored schemes and has regularly been featured amongst the best performing states in socioeconomic initiatives.
For instance, Meghalaya was awarded the second prize under functionality assessment of JJM. The reason for the current performance can be attributed to the fact that social sector indicators are sticky and there is usually a time lag between investments and results. Secondly, most of the data of NFHS-5 was collected in 2019 and the current ranking therefore, does not capture the significant improvements made in the last 3 years.
For instance, the state has witnessed 50 per cent reduction in maternal death in the last 2 years and 20 per cent infant deaths. Further, Institutional delivery has increased from 58.1 per cent to 67 per cent. The government continues to prioritise service delivery and making investments in the critical sector of early childhood development, health, education and basic infrastructure to enable improved performance of the state under various Sustainable Development Goals and other development indicators.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators in the Article
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 1: No Poverty
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 4: Quality Education
- SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 13: Climate Action
The article discusses poverty reduction, indicators related to health and education, access to clean water and sanitation, and investments in sustainable development goals. These issues are connected to the above-mentioned SDGs.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 1.2: By 2030, reduce at least by half the proportion of men, women, and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions.
- SDG 2.1: By 2030, end hunger and ensure access by all people, in particular the poor and people in vulnerable situations, including infants, to safe, nutritious, and sufficient food all year round.
- SDG 3.1: By 2030, reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births.
- SDG 3.2: By 2030, end preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age, with all countries aiming to reduce neonatal mortality to at least as low as 12 per 1,000 live births and under-5 mortality to at least as low as 25 per 1,000 live births.
- SDG 4.1: By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable, and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes.
- SDG 6.1: By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all.
- SDG 6.2: By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations.
- SDG 7.1: By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable, and modern energy services.
- SDG 11.1: By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe, and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums.
- SDG 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries.
Based on the article’s content, these specific targets can be identified.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Proportion of population living in poverty
- Child and adolescent mortality rate
- Maternal health indicators
- Years of schooling and school attendance rates
- Access to cooking fuel, sanitation, drinking water, and electricity
- Housing conditions and access to assets and bank accounts
- Reduction in maternal death and infant deaths
- Institutional delivery rate
These indicators mentioned in the article can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets.
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 1: No Poverty | Reduce at least by half the proportion of men, women, and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions. | Proportion of population living in poverty |
| SDG 2: Zero Hunger | End hunger and ensure access by all people, in particular the poor and people in vulnerable situations, including infants, to safe, nutritious, and sufficient food all year round. | N/A |
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | Reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births. End preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age. |
Child and adolescent mortality rate Maternal health indicators Reduction in maternal death and infant deaths Institutional delivery rate |
| SDG 4: Quality Education | Ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable, and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes. | Years of schooling and school attendance rates |
| SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation | Achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all. Achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation. |
Access to cooking fuel, sanitation, drinking water, and electricity |
| SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy | Ensure universal access to affordable, reliable, and modern energy services. | N/A |
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | Ensure access for all to adequate, safe, and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums. | Housing conditions and access to assets and bank accounts |
| SDG 13: Climate Action | Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries. | N/A |
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Source: themeghalayan.com
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