Do you think that the present methodology of poverty estimation is appropriate?

The present methodology of poverty estimation is not appropriate because it takes
into account only one factor i.e., minimum level of food requirement and other things. It is about a ” minimum” subsistence level of living rather than a “reasonable” level of living. Many scholars advocate that the concept should be broadened into human poverty. It should include education, shelter, health care job security, caste and gender equality and dignity for the poor. Worldwide experience shows that the definition of what constitutes poverty should change
accordingly.