Poverty Line Definitions and Calculations

The minimum income or consumption level needed to meet basic needs like food, clothing, and shelter. It varies based on time, location, and social norms.

The amount of calories a person needs daily to maintain their health. Varies based on factors like age, sex, and activity level.

A method used to determine the poverty line in India. It considers essential items like food, clothing, fuel, and healthcare, and multiplies them by their prices.

The current formula for determining the poverty line in India focuses on fulfilling the necessary calorie requirements through food consumption.

The poverty line is reevaluated every five years to account for rising prices and economic changes.

The poverty line in India is higher in urban areas than in rural areas due to the increased cost of essential goods in cities.

A family of five in rural India earning less than Rs. 4,080 per month in 2011-12 was considered below the poverty line.

A family of five in urban India earning less than Rs. 5,000 per month in 2011-12 was considered below the poverty line.

Different countries have different poverty lines because their costs of living, economic conditions, and social standards vary.

The decline in the poverty ratio indicates that fewer people are living below the poverty line, though it may not necessarily mean that the overall number of poor people has decreased, as the number of people in general may be increasing.

The socioeconomic factors that contribute to poverty can vary significantly between rural and urban populations, leading to different dynamics in poverty reduction.

Groups like Scheduled Castes and Tribes, as well as rural agricultural laborers and urban casual laborers, have a higher prevalence of poverty due to factors like discrimination, lack of access to resources, and unstable employment.

The poverty ratio is not evenly distributed across all social and economic groups in India. Certain groups experience higher levels of poverty due to social and economic inequalities.

The data shows a significant decrease in poverty in India, with the proportion of people below the poverty line dropping from 45% in 1993-94 to 22% in 2011-12. This trend suggests a positive movement towards poverty reduction but further efforts are crucial to address the remaining challenges.

The World Bank utilizes a uniform standard for measuring poverty line across developing countries, based on a minimum availability of $1.90 per person per day (2011, ppp). This allows for comparisons between countries and helps track global poverty trends.