What is the Full Form of BPL?

BPL Full Form is Below Poverty Line. It is an economic benchmark set by the government of India to identify the economically weaker people and households in urgent need of government aid. The current criteria for determination are based on the 2002 survey. These parameters may vary from state to state and may be different for rural and urban areas.

Some of the Parameters that are considered in BPL are :-
  • Type of house
  • Food security
  • Status of children
  • Consumer durables
  • Clothing
  • Sanitation
  • Literacy status
  • landholding

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