Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2022-23

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Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2022-23

Report  of ousehold Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2022-23

This was released recently by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

 The results of the survey are significant as the last results on household consumption expenditure were released in 2011-12.

What the survey does

क्या क्या फायदा ?

1 The HCES offers a close look at how households across India incur expenditures on consumable items in a given period.

2  It captures auxiliary information on household characteristics and demographic details. 

3 The information of HCES is instrumental in constructing a weighing diagram for Consumer Price Indices, an index that tracks retail inflation. 

4 The weights obtained from the HCES represent the relative significance of goods and services, determined by their respective shares in the overall consumption patterns of households.

The HCES has played a pivotal role in India’s growth story since its inception in 1950-51

1 head count ratio

survey has been a crucial factor in estimating the head count ratio, which is the percentage of the population living below the national poverty line. 

2 Moreover, the HCES has been an invaluable resource for research in diverse fields, including economics and sociology, contributing to our understanding of the nation’s socio-economic landscape.

2020-21 में यह प्रकाशित नहीं हो पाया था

The HCES was initially scheduled to be conducted in 2020-21 but this could not happen due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The survey finally commenced in August 2022 and went on until July 2023, symbolising resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity. 

Another phase of HCES, ongoing in 2023-24, started after the completion of the first phase

इस बार का सर्वे किस प्रकार से लग रहा

significant stride / change in HCES 2022-23 - 

1 was the positive shift to the modern and efficient computer-assisted personal interview method from the traditional paper-aided personal interview method.

 Data this time were entered using tablets. 

2 This shift expedited data collection and processing, introducing a more streamlined scrutiny mechanism across divisions of the NSSO.

3 Engaging a significant sample size of 2,61,746 households, strategically selected through statistically sound sampling design, the survey was designed to align with the consumption patterns of ‘New India’.

4  The questionnaire

was enriched with contemporary items (such as paneer, LED bulbs, headphones, and details on online purchases) and the removal of obsolete items. 

5 survey employed a strategic approach

The questionnaire was divided into three parts, and households were surveyed in three separate monthly visits within a quarter.

 

resulted in an improvement in response quality, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the consumption expenditure on all 407 items.

कुछ और चीज जो इसमें शामिल करी गई

1 The robust sampling design, coupled with the incorporation of new items and innovative survey techniques, reflects a dedication to staying attuned to the dynamics of a rapidly changing official statistics domain. 

2 The fact sheet provides key estimates within six months of the end of the survey, with low relative standard errors for monthly per capita expenditure at both national and State levels.

3  retained certain traditional practices. 

The age-old method of imputing the value of home-grown or produced stock, gifts, loans, and exchanges persisted.

 Additionally, the NSSO took a pioneering step by imputing the value of items received free of cost through various social welfare programmes for the first time.

Insights into changes, trends

 India’s economic landscape

The average MPCE stands at ₹3,773 in rural India and ₹6,459 in urban India. 

Notably, when considering imputed values of free items, these figures increase to ₹3,860 and ₹6,521, respectively. 

The fact sheet covers various aspects, including the consumption share of item groups, average MPCE by household type, and figures at both the all-India level and across States and Union Territories.

It provides trends as well. Analysing the trend from 1999-2000 to 2022-23 reveals a significant transformation in MPCE composition in rural and urban areas. 

food items

There is a noticeable decline in the percentage share of expenditure on food items (especially cereals), accompanied by an increase in the share of spending on fresh fruits and processed foods.

 There is a surge in non-food expenditures’ share

particularly on durable goods, indicating an improved standard of living and a growing preference for lifestyle enhancements.

HCES, through the collective endeavor of the Indian Statistical Service officers, the Subordinate Statistical Service officers and the entire staff, stands as a beacon of reliability, a valuable tool for shaping the trajectory of New India’s economic policies.

Source the hindu