Question

describe how the poverty line is estimated in india

Answer 1

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In India poverty line is measured or calculated considering the following factors required for  subsistence  :

a) Minimum level of food requirement,

b) Clothing

c) Footwear

d) Fuel and Light

e) Education and

f) Medical requirement etc.

 These physical quantities are multiplied by their prices. The present formula for food  requirement is based on the desired calorie requirement.

 The accepted average calorie requirement in India is 2400 calories per person per day in  rural areas and 2100 calories per day in urban areas.  

 On the basis of these calculations in 1999 - 2000, the poverty line in the rural areas was  fixed Rs.328 per capita per month and in urban areas, it was Rs.454. People earning more  than this amount were considered above the poverty line and earning less than this amount  were considered as living below the poverty line.  

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Answer 2

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Explanation:

A common method used to measure poverty is based on income or consumption levels. A person is considered poor if his or her income or consumption level falls below a given “minimum level” necessary to fulfill basic needs. While determining the poverty line in India, a minimum level of food requirement, clothing, footwear, fuel and light, educational and medical requirement, etc. are determined for subsistence. These physical quantities are multiplied by their prices in rupees. The resent formula for food requirements while estimating the poverty line is based on the desired calorie requirement.

As per 2000 figures; a family of five which is earning less than Rs. 1,640 per month is considered to be living below the poverty line. This figure is Rs. 2,270 per month for the urban area. The expected calorie intake has been fixed at 2400 calories per person in rural areas and 2100 calories in urban areas. A person consuming less than this amount is considered to be living below the poverty line.