Question : BPL Benefeciaries

(a)the present income limit for qualifying as BPL beneficiary in the country;

(b)whether the Government proposes to increase the income limit for BPL category keeping in view the rising inflation;

(c)if so, the details thereof; and

(d)if so, the details thereof; and

(e)if not, the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)


(a) to (d): The information is being collected and would be placed in the House.