‘Calories intake standard’ for the measurement of poverty line was introduced by whom ?

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(d) Planning Commission — In India, the determination of the poverty line was influenced by the proposition of B.M. Dandekar and Nikanth in 1971, when both experts independently suggested linking the calorie intake level to the estimation of Poverty levels. Based on the Conclusion of Dandekar and Rath the government in 1971 Formed a task force under the formed a task force under the chairmanship of Y.K. Alagh. However, the significant and official effort came when a working group was formed by the commission to estimate minimum needs and effective demand. This group recommended a daily calorie intake of 2435 calories per person for rural areas and 2095 calories for urban areas.

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(A) D.T. Lakdawala

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(B) Prof. Suresh Tendulkar

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(C) Dandekar & Rath

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