In 2020, how many people fell under below poverty line?

Q. In 2020, how many people fell under below poverty line?
Answer: 20%
Notes: According to a central government survey, 20 percent of the population of West Bengal is living in extreme poverty. 20 percent of the total population is under BPL category. This percentage is lower than the national average of 21.92 percent. BPL means below poverty line.

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