The Planning Commission has redefined urban spending ceiling at Rs.20 a day and rural spending Rs.15 per day in order to categorise beneficiaries under the below poverty line. Accordingly, urban spending will have to be not more than Rs.578 per month. Earlier in May, a panel submitted to the Supreme Court a monthly spending level on various heads for BPL categorisation. According to the Planning Commission, average monthly spending on rent and conveyance is Rs.31, on education Rs.18, on health Rs.25, or on vegetables Rs.36.5. These parameters have been set to determine the definition of poverty line according to the Planning Commission. Wait just now they have drawn the box, now they will throw the coins, whichever falls in your box is yours, the rest which spills out is theirs. What an idea sir ji!! See what the people whom you've declared as rich has to say.. KOZHIKODE, KERALA Abdul Saleem, 33 Coconut Tree Climber ...