Question

describe how the poverty line is estimated in india point​

Answer 1

Answer:

A person is considered below the poverty line if his/her income or consumption level falls below a ‘minimum level’ necessary to fulfil basic needs. While determining the poverty line, a minimum level of food requirement, clothing, footwear, fuel, light, educational and medical requirements, etc are determined for subsistence.

Estimating the poverty line is also based on the desired calories requirement. It is 2400 calories per person per day in the rural areas and 2100 calories in the urban areas.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Poverty Line is normally estimated through the income level. But nowadays, a lot of other factors are also taken into account like Calorie Consumption per day, Footwear, Health, Education, Sanitation, etc.