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Poverty and Income Distribution
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What is the official poverty line in India, as defined by the Planning Commission?
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Rs. 32 per capita per day in rural areas and Rs. 47 per capita per day in urban areas (2011-12 prices)
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The official poverty line in India is determined by the Planning Commission, which uses a mixed approach of income and consumption expenditure to define poverty. The current poverty line is based on the recommendations of the Rangarajan Committee, which submitted its report in 2014.