By IANS,
New Delhi : The monthly per capita expenditure of Delhites rose 39.79 percent in 2010 to Rs.2,905, the highest in India, signifying the rising purchasing power in the city state.
The national figure for monthly per capita expenditure (MPCE) in urban areas was Rs.1,984 for 2010.
A report by the Delhi government’s Directorate of Economics and Statistics says the per capita expenditure increased form Rs.2,078 in 2008 to Rs.2,905 in 2010.
Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit released the report Wednesday evening.
The report is based on a sample survey conducted during July 2009 and June 2010 under the National Sample Survey.
The report reveals that monthly per capita expenditure of 51 percent of all households in Delhi is Rs.2,501 and more.
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