India, Dec. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Sector

Average MPCE (Rs.) over different period

2011-12 NSS (68th round)

2023-2024

Rural

1,430

4,122

Urban

2,630

6,996

Difference as % of Rural MPCE

83.9

69.7

Government of India is implementing a comprehensive range of Central Sector as well as Centrally Sponsored Schemes and programmes for the welfare of farmers in the country. These schemes encompass entire spectrum of agriculture including Minimum Support Price (MSP), agricultural loan, crop insurance, irrigation, storage, marketing, organic farming, technological innovation and agricultural exports.

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