This paper provides an overview of estimation of poverty by various expert groups in India. It also discusses the limitations of below poverty line (BPL) approach in India. It also provides an overview of other poverty measures at international level particularly Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) and their assessment about India. The paper concludes by reviewing present approaches and options for poverty measurement.
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Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/reports-documents/poverty-measurement-india-status-update
[2] http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/poverty measurement in India.pdf
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/publisher/ministry-rural-development-india
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/poverty
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/sustainable-development-goals-sdgs
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/india
