Question
Which organisation collects samples to determine the
Poverty Line in India?Solution
The poverty line is estimated periodically (normally every five years) by conducting sample surveys. These surveys are carried out by the National Statistical Office (NSO). Earlier it used to be National Sample Survey Office (NSSO). However, in 2019, The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) merged with the Central Statistical Office (CSO) to form the National Statistical Office (NSO).
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