India, Feb. 3 -- 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

Agriculture is a State subject, Government of India supports the States through appropriate policy measures, budgetary allocation and various schemes. The Government has substantially enhanced the budget allocation of Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) from Rs. 21,933.50 crore (BE) during 2013-14 to Rs. 1,27,290.16 crore (BE) during 2025-26.

New initiatives/Schemes/Programmes and Plans of DA&FW have been rolled outfor benefit of all farmers and the development of agriculture Sector in India ...