Consumption inequality between rural and urban India decreased in 2023-24, with notable increases in Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure (MPCE) in both areas. Non-food items continued to dominate expenditures. Government support contributed to rural growth, and social welfare programmes impacted overall consumption patterns.
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