Indians spent more on paan, tobacco in last 10 years, education expenditure falls: Govt survey

The Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2022-23 indicates a notable increase in the proportion of income spent on paan, tobacco, and intoxicants over the past decade in both rural and urban areas. Expenditure on these items rose to 3.79% in rural and 2.43% in urban areas. Meanwhile, spending on education decreased, and spending on beverages, processed food, and conveyance saw an uptick. The survey also reveals a significant rise in Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure (MPCE) from 2011-12 to 2022-23 in both urban and rural areas.
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