Is Uttar Pradesh poorest state?

The SP chief was referring to the Niti Aayog’s MPI ranking report according to which Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh have emerged as the poorest states in India. As per the index, 51.91 per cent population of Bihar is poor, followed by 42.16 per cent in Jharkhand, 37.79 per cent in Uttar Pradesh.

Which is the poorest state in India 2020?

New Delhi, Nov 26: Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh have emerged as the poorest states in India, according to NITI Aayog’s Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI). As per the MPI, 51.91 per cent population of Bihar is poor, thereby becoming the poorest country in the country.

Which district is poor in up?

Shravasti is the poorest district of Uttar Pradesh, where 74.38 percent of the population is poor. While Bahraich (71.88 percent), Balrampur (69.45), Lakhimpur Kheri (59.95 percent) and Gonda (59.26 percent) are the poorest districts of the state.

Is Uttar Pradesh poor?

The report showed UP to be the country’s third poorest/most deprived states after Bihar and Jharkhand. As much that 37.79% of UP’s population was found to be multi-dimensionally deprived or poor on 12 crucial parameters.

Which is better UP or Bihar?

Though both are considered backward in comparison to other states, Bihar has been progressing at a much faster rate in the last few years than UP, and surprisingly, ranks 2nd only to Gujarat in terms of GDP. Bihar has higher mineral reserves than UP.

Is Uttar Pradesh rich or poor?

Uttar Pradesh: US$ 234.96 billion Uttar Pradesh is the fourth richest state in India.

Which is the richest state?

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What is the poorest state 2020?

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Mississippi. Mississippi is the poorest U.S. state, with 18.8% of its residents living in poverty. The state also has the highest child poverty rate, with 27.9% of its under-18 population meeting federal poverty guidelines.