<h1>India's 68th NSSO Survey Reveals Urban MPCE 84% Higher Than Rural; Food Dominates Rural Spending at 52.9.</h1> The National Sample Survey Office released key indicators of household consumer expenditure in India based on data from July 2011 to June 2012. The survey, part of the 68th round, provides estimates of monthly per capita expenditure (MPCE) for rural and urban areas. The average MPCE was approximately Rs. 1430 for rural and Rs. 2630 for urban India, with urban MPCE being 84% higher. Food accounted for 52.9% of rural consumption and 42.6% of urban consumption. The survey used different reference periods for data collection, resulting in varying MPCE estimates. The findings highlight significant disparities in consumption patterns across different regions and socio-economic groups.