Which organization carries out the survey for determining the poverty line?
Detailed Explanation:
The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), now part of the National Statistical Office (NSO), conducts the Household Consumer Expenditure Survey (HCES) which provides data for determining the poverty line.
The NSSO surveys collect detailed data on consumption patterns, income, and expenditure of households across India, which forms the basis for poverty estimation by expert committees and the Planning Commission/NITI Aayog.
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