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Srinagar, Feb 6 (IANS) The national multi-dimensional poverty index (MPI) data from Niti Aayog indicates a reduction in poverty levels in Jammu and Kashmir, while also suggesting that access to education and safe drinking water is no longer considered a luxury in the union territory.Niti Aayog’s MPI measures simultaneous deprivations across health, education and standard of living using 12 indicators.Based on NFHS data, it acts as a policy tool for monitoring poverty. Recent data shows a signi…