'India's poverty lies in the eyes of the beholder.' In light of this statement, examine the need for a credible and periodically updated poverty estimation framework in the country.

India's poverty stands at 11.9% as per Multidimensional Poverty Index. There has been demand of updated poverty estimation.

Current Framework:

(I) Based on Tendulkar Committee's calorie based system for urban and rural to consumption-related system

There is a credible need for updated poverty estimation of:

(I) Going beyond economic criteria - including social poverty, income, inequality, health

(I) NITI Aayog's National Multidimensional Rural Poverty Index (SMMIF) - Way Forward:

Poverty and capability-poverty.

(I) NITI Aayog's National Multidimensional Rural Poverty Index (SMMIF)

Way Forward:

(I) NITI Aayog's National Multidimensional Rural Poverty Index (SMMIF)