How the poverty line is estimated in India?
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A person is considered poor if his or her income or consumption level falls below a given “minimum level” necessary to fulfil the basic needs. ... In India, the poverty line is estimated by multiplying the prices of physical quantities like food, clothing, footwear, fuel, light, education, etc. in rupees.
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A common method used to estimate poverty in India is based on the income or consumption levels and if the income or consumption falls below a given minimum level, then the household is said to be Below the Poverty Line (BPL).
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