India's poorest states

Bihar has the highest poverty rate in India in 2023, with 26.59% of its population below the poverty line. (Source: Multidimensional Poverty Index 2023)

Meghalaya follows closely, with 25.46% of its population living below the poverty line. (Source: Multidimensional Poverty Index 2023)

Jharkhand stands third, with 23.34% of its people below the poverty line. (Source: Multidimensional Poverty Index 2023)

Uttar Pradesh, despite its large population, ranks fourth, with 17.40% below the poverty line. (Source: Multidimensional Poverty Index 2023)

Madhya Pradesh is fifth, with 15.1% of its population facing poverty. (Source: Multidimensional Poverty Index 2023)

Assam ranks sixth, with 14.47% of its population below the poverty line. (Source: Multidimensional Poverty Index 2023)

Nagaland holds the seventh position, with 11.76% of its population living below the poverty line. (Source: Multidimensional Poverty Index 2023)

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports