P.C. Mohanan

P.C. Mohanan, a former member of the National Statistical Commission, and N.R. Bhanumurthy, Director of the Madras School of Economics, dive deep into India's poverty statistics. They discuss the implications of the recent Household Consumption Expenditure Survey and challenge the reliability of current poverty measures. The conversation highlights the complexities of defining poverty in a post-pandemic landscape and advocates for an updated official poverty line. The duo emphasizes the urgent need for accurate data to align with global sustainability goals.