Question

do you think that methodology of poverty estimation is appropriate​

Answer 1

Answer: No, the present methodology of poverty estimation is inappropriate because it takes into only the basic needs of fuel, clothing, etc. But the quality of these basic necessities is lowest quality available, which is not appropriate.

The amount which is fixed as a poverty line does not include the margin for price fluctuation and price rise which is constantly occurring.

The poverty line should include some correction for inflation and to take care of the market fluctuation.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The present methodology of poverty estimation takes into account a minimum subsistence level of living rather than a reasonable level of living. A person is considered poor if his or her income or consumption level falls below a given minimum level necessary to fulfil basic needs. While ensuring the minimum necessary in terms of income is indeed essential for India to bring a large section of its population out of the clutches of poverty, the government must also focus its attention upon the broader element of human poverty. A future state may be achieved wherein everybody is able to feed himself or herself. However, in the continuing presence of factors like illiteracy, lackof job opportunities, lack of access to proper healthcare and sanitation, caste and gender discrimination, etc., such a state cannot be called a poverty-free state.

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