Drawing poverty line: Has India failed its poor?

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After widespread public outrage over Rs 32 a day drawing the poverty line, the plan panel was forced to clarify that there will be no cap on benefits irrespective of the poverty cut off. Does India not have any sensitivity towards its poor? A discussion on The Buck Stops Here.

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