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A report released by NSSO (National Sample Survey Office) for the year 2022-23 said that the per capita monthly expenditure of households in rural and urban areas has more than doubled compared to 2011-12. NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subramanian said on the basis of these figures that poverty has reduced in the country. Prosperity is increasing rapidly in urban and rural areas. Poverty alleviation measures have proven effective.
per capita monthly income
CEO of NITI Aayog said that people have been kept in 20 categories in the survey. According to the report, per capita monthly expenditure in villages was Rs 1430 in 2011-12, which has increased by 164 percent to Rs 3773 in 2022-23. Per capita expenditure among households in urban areas increased by 146 per cent from Rs 2,630 in 2011-12 to Rs 6,459 in 2022-23. He said, if we compare the figures of inflation and poverty, it will become clear that poverty is coming under control. Economists will soon release a detailed analysis on this. Consumption in rural and urban areas has increased two and a half times. Economic progress has reached not only cities but also villages.
Expenditure more on necessities of life
Consumption is higher in villages than in cities. Inequality is decreasing. He said that consumption in cities and villages will be similar in the coming years. NSSO survey has revealed that the consumption of grains and food has decreased in the country. This shows that people are getting additional income and prosperity has also increased. People are now spending on milk, fruits and vegetables.