Redefining Poverty Line: An Analysis

Abstract

According to the World Bank, Poverty is pronounced deprivation in well-being and comprises many dimensions. It includes low incomes and the inability to acquire the basic goods and services necessary for survival with dignity. Poverty also encompasses low levels of health and education, poor access to clean water and sanitation, inadequate physical security, lack of voice, and insufficient capacity and opportunity to better one’s life. The main objective of the research is to analyse the current area included under poverty line, analyse if the present poverty class meets the calorie norm and analyse the criteria which has to be included in redefining poverty. The research method followed here is empirical research. The Total number samples collected are 200 which is taken through convenient sampling. The independent variable taken here age and gender. The independent variable is the age and gender. The dependent variables are Redefining, Food not a criteria, Living standard, Income level, Shelter and sanitation facility, Calorie norms, Basic needs. The statistical tool used for this research is correlation analysis and graphical representation. Along with the usage of inferential tools used here is chi-square. Health index of the people in the current scenario will play a crucial role in defining the poverty line. Health service accessible for every citizen of the country would be one of the major factors for defining the poverty line in our country. Through this research we conclude that the poverty-line should be redefined considering health, education, sanitation, education and other intangible factors of human life