Rural consumption in India continues to grow, narrowing the urban-rural gap in monthly per capita consumption expenditure (MPCE) to 70% in 2023-24, down from 84% in 2011-12. Both rural and urban areas saw increased expenditure, especially on non-food items
NSSO, under Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, conducted Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) during August 2022 to July 2023, an official statement said on Saturday.
