The *** line is estimated in India.
The common method used to estimate *** line in India is based on income or consumption method.
Income Method: For the year 2000, the *** line for a person was fixed at Rs. 328 per month for the rural areas and Rs. 454 for the urban areas.
Consumption Method: The accepted average calorie requirement in India is 2400 calories per person per day in rural areas and 2100 calories per person per day in urban areas.
