Question

What is the poverty line in India and how many people live below that figure?

Answer 1

• Poverty line is an economic benchmark and poverty threshold used by the government of India to indicate economic disadvantage and to identify individuals and households in need of government assistance.

• It is basically decided on the basis of the purchasing power of the individuals.

• The government of India has defined the poverty line in rural areas as Rs.276 per month and in urban areas Rs.296 per month.

• The number of people who live below poverty line in India is above 300 million people.