NEW DELHI: Consumption inequality in rural as well as urban areas declined during August 2023-July 2024 period as compared to a year ago, according to the latest Household Consumption Expenditure Survey released on Friday.
The Gini coefficient declined to 0.237 from 0.266 for rural areas and to 0.284 from 0.314 for urban areas during the period under review, a statement by Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation on the survey said.
The Gini coefficient statistically measures consumption inequality and wealth distribution within a society.
The "consumption inequality, both in rural and urban areas has declined from the level of 2022-23," stated the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) based on the fieldwork undertaken during August 2023 to July 2024.
The average MPCE (monthly per capital expenditure) in rural and urban India in 2023-24, without taking into account the social welfare schemes, has been estimated at Rs 4,122 and Rs 6,996 (at current prices), respectively.
According to the survey, the MPCE was Rs 3,773 in rural areas and Rs 6,459 in urban areas (at current prices) in 2022-23.
この記事は Millennium Post Kolkata の Kolkata 28 December 2024 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
すでに購読者です ? サインイン
この記事は Millennium Post Kolkata の Kolkata 28 December 2024 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
すでに購読者です? サインイン
DFCCIL MD inspects final stretch of Western Dedicated Freight Corridor in Maharashtra
The Vaitarna-JNPT section will be the final leg of the WDFC
Kejriwal, wife Sunita, Atishi, Mann among AAP's star campaigners for Delhi polls
AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, his wife Sunita Kejriwal, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and her Punjab counterpart, Bhagwant Singh Mann, are among the party's star campaigners for the upcoming Assembly polls in the national capital, party leaders said on Sunday.
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel set to commission two production lines in 2025 at Gujarat facility
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India on Sunday said it is set to commission two production lines at its Gujarat-based facility this year to produce advanced automotive steel products.
SC Appoints Amicus to Examine Plea on Disclosure of Answer Keys, Marks of Civil Service Exam
A bench of Justices P S Narasimha & Manoj Misra appointed senior advocate Jaideep Gupta as amicus curiae
India-US relationship truly an enduring story of love for ages
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden raised the \"compelling and consequential\" partnership between the US and India to new heights, outgoing US ambassador Eric Garcetti said on Sunday.
Congratulate EC for its commitment to fair elections: PM
'MANN KI BAAT' BROADCAST
Racist Aussies needle Novak Djokovic at Australian Open
You do not mess around with Novak Djokovic. On Saturday night, the Serbian tennis star showed his disgust as he boycotted an on-court interview with Channel 9 at the Australian Open.
India & Indian states hog limelight ahead of WEF meet
India is sending its biggest-ever contingent this time, comprising five union ministers, three chief ministers and ministers from several other states alongside nearly 100 CEOs and other leaders
RSS Holds 2-Day Session With BJP, Allied Outfits
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is holding a brain-storming session here with office-bearers of the BJP and other allied organisations, a functionary said on Sunday.
Mega drinking water project's phase-2 to begin soon in Siliguri
RS 304 CRORE ALLOCATED FOR THIS PHASE
