Question

How is poverty line estimated periodically

Answer 1

The grand total is used to determine the 'poverty line' as seen above in the food requirement. As mentioned earlier, in India, the poverty line is determined separately for rural areas and urban area. The poverty line is estimated periodically once in five years, by conducting sample surveys.

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Answer 2

The poverty line is estimated periodically (normally after every 5 years) by conducting surveys. These surveys are conducted by the national sample survey organisation (NSSO).

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