With reference to Bare Necessities Index (BNI), consider the following statements- 1. The Economic Survey has come up with the Bare Necessities Index at the rural and urban levels. 2. B. N. I. has been created for 2018 only for all states. 3. B. N. I. is based on 26 indicators. 4. B. N. I. consists of six dimensions. Which of the above statements are correct?

Explanation

On 29 January, 2021, the Economic Survey 2020-21 was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. In this Economic Survey, the framework of the Bare Necessities Index (BNI) was developed at rural, urban, and all-India levels. The BNI evaluates 26 indicators under five dimensions—water, sanitation, housing, micro-environment, and other facilities. Using data from the 69th (2012) and 76th (2018) National Statistical Office (NSO) rounds on drinking water, sanitation, hygiene, and housing conditions in India, the BNI was prepared for all States for the years 2012 and 2018.