Human Development Indicators in Tamil Nadu

PART-A Unit-V: Indian Economy and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu

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  • Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite index that includes three dimensions: health, education, and income.
  • According to the UNDP Report (2015), Tamil Nadu ranks 6th among Indian states in HDI.
  • Multi-Dimensional Poverty Index (MPI) uses health, education, and standard of living as dimensions.
  • The Multi-Dimensional Poverty Index was developed by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI).
  • The Human Development Index was developed in 1990 by Pakistani economist Mahbub ul Haq and Indian economist Dr. Amartya Sen.
  • The best indicator of economic progress is improvement in standard of living.
  • Ariyalur district ranks last in HDI in Tamil Nadu.
  • Child Development Index considers education, health, and nutritional status.
  • Indices and Year of Introduction:
    • Human Development Index (HDI) - 1990
    • Gender-related Development Index (GDI) - 1995
    • Human Poverty Index (HPI) - 1997
    • Millennium Development Goals (MDG) - 2000
  • The Tamil Nadu HDI model is based on the UNDP model.
  • Kanyakumari district has the highest HDI in Tamil Nadu.
  • HDI is

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