(a) whether the Government have started conducting the BPL survey to assess the
number of rural poor families and their living standards as the last BPL survey
was done in the year 1997;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
(c) if not, the time by which the Government propose to conduct such survey;
(d) whether the Government have received any reports regarding the problems with
regard to inclusion of non-BPL households in the BPL lists in the States; and
(e) if so, the details thereof State-wise and the action taken by the Government in the
matter?