Question

How calories norms are fixed for average urban person in India?

Answer 1

1. Calorie norms in India are based on the minimum daily calorie intake needed for normal activity.
2. For urban persons, the calorie norm is fixed at 2,100 calories per person per day.
3. This norm is lower than rural norms (2,400 calories) since urban workers generally perform less physically demanding labour than rural workers.
4. Despite lower calorie requirements, a higher monetary amount is fixed for urban areas due to higher prices of essential commodities.
5. The calorie norms serve as a basis to define the poverty line, estimating the minimum consumption expenditure needed to meet these calorie requirements.
6. The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) conducts periodic surveys to revise monetary norms associated with these calorie requirements.