The study reveals the political history of India, Muslims have remained underrepresented in politics at national level, which has frequently resulted in policy biases against them. Besides, government institutions established for the welfare of Muslims and other minorities have also not performed effectively for addressing their socio-economic marginalisation and other issues.

The National Multidimensional Poverty Index is a follow-up to the Baseline Report published in November 2021. It provides multidimensional poverty estimates for India’s 36 States & Union Territories, along with 707 administrative districts across 12 indicators of the national MPI. It also presents the changes in multidimensional poverty between the survey periods of NFHS-4 (2015-16) and NFHS-5 (2019-21).

The Sachar Committee Report chaired by Justice Sachar highlighted socio-economic backwardness among Muslims in India. It highlighted their low literacy, lower access to higher education, poverty, low quality employment and poor representation in government jobs. The report emphasised inclusive policies, equitable opportunities and targeted welfare measures to improve the situation of Muslim minority in India

The National Multidimensional Poverty Index is a follow-up to the Baseline Report published in November 2021. It provides multidimensional poverty estimates for India’s 36 States & Union Territories, along with 707 administrative districts across 12 indicators of the national MPI. It also presents the changes in multidimensional poverty between the survey periods of NFHS-4 (2015-16) and NFHS-5 (2019-21).

The National Multidimensional Poverty Index is a follow-up to the Baseline Report published in November 2021. It provides multidimensional poverty estimates for India’s 36 States & Union Territories, along with 707 administrative districts across 12 indicators of the national MPI. It also presents the changes in multidimensional poverty between the survey periods of NFHS-4 (2015-16) and NFHS-5 (2019-21).

The National Multidimensional Poverty Index is a follow-up to the Baseline Report published in November 2021. It provides multidimensional poverty estimates for India’s 36 States & Union Territories, along with 707 administrative districts across 12 indicators of the national MPI. It also presents the changes in multidimensional poverty between the survey periods of NFHS-4 (2015-16) and NFHS-5 (2019-21).