<P> Below Poverty Line is an economic benchmark used by the government of India to indicate economic disadvantage and to identify individuals and households in need of government assistance and aid . It is determined using various parameters which vary from state to state and within states . The present criteria are based on a survey conducted in 2002 . Going into a survey due for a decade , India 's central government is undecided on criteria to identify families below poverty line . </P>
who is considered below poverty line in india
India 's central government is undecided on criteria to identify families below poverty line