This document discusses conceptualizations of poverty, including absolute, relative, and multidimensional poverty. It analyzes data from India's District Level Household Survey (DLHS) to measure multidimensional poverty across Indian states using the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI). Key findings include higher MPI scores in rural areas compared to urban areas. Contributions of different dimensions like health, education, and living standards varied across states. Household characteristics like size, age, location and sex of the head also impacted poverty levels differently in each state. Tables provide detailed breakdowns of MPI scores and contributions of indicators by state.