[Newsbits] 25-26.02.2024: Sudarshan Setu, Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) & More

Santhosh Kumar 26/02/2024
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Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2022-23
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Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2022-23 mind map Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) Release Highlights of HCES 2022-23 Conducted by National Statistical Office Historical Context Gap in Survey Release Last released for 2011-12 No release for 2017-18 Post demonetisation Post GST implementation Key Parameters Tracked Detailed household spending Across rural and urban areas Categories Food, education, health Transportation, others Highlights Consumption Spending Rise Rural vs Urban Rural increase 164% from 2011-12 to 2022-23 Rs 1,430 to Rs 3,773 per person/month Urban increase 146% from 2011-12 to 2022-23 Rs 2,630 to Rs 6,459 per person/month Rural-Urban Consumption Parity Improving parity Bridging consumption divide Change in Purchase Priority Boost in Rural Non-Food Spending Share of non-food products Increased 47% to 54% Decrease in food items share Decreased 53% to 46% Rise in spending on Conveyance, consumer services Durable goods Top and Bottom Average MPCE Bottom 5% rural population Rs 1,373 Bottom 5% urban population Rs 2,001 Top 5% rural population Rs 10,501 Top 5% urban population Rs 20,824 Lower Poverty Projections By NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam Historically lowest levels 4-5% poor population Economic poverty marker Monthly income under ₹5000 Upcoming Detailed Report To review critical economic indicators GDP, poverty levels Consumer Price Inflation (CPI)

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) recently released the highlights of the latest nationwide Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) conducted during 2022-23 by the National Statistical Office. This survey comes after a significant gap since the last release for 2011-12, with the 2017-18 round not being released post demonetisation and GST implementation.

The HCES tracks detailed household spending data across various categories such as food, education, health, and transportation, providing insights into consumption behavioral shifts. The report reveals an increase in rural consumption spending, with rural average monthly consumption per person rising by 164% from 2011-12 to 2022-23, compared to a 146% increase in urban areas. This data marks an improving parity between rural and urban consumption.

A significant change in purchase priorities has been observed, with a boost in rural non-food spending. The share of non-food products in the monthly rural consumption budget expanded from 47% to 54%, while food items share dropped from 53% to 46%. The survey also reports on the economic disparities within rural and urban populations, noting the differences in average Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure (MPCE) among the top and bottom percentages of these populations.

NITI Aayog’s CEO, B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, highlighted the survey’s indication of historically low poverty levels, with less than 5% of the population falling below the economic poverty marker of a monthly income under ₹5000.

MoSPI has announced that a detailed report will be released soon, which is expected to play a pivotal role in reviewing critical economic indicators such as the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), poverty levels, and the Consumer Price Inflation (CPI).

Exercise Dharma Guardian 2024
/ Military Operations & Exercises
Exercise Dharma Guardian 2024 mind map Recent News India-Japan Wargames Location Rajasthan Mahajan Field Firing Range Duration 14 Days Objectives Deepen Military Cooperation Enhance Interoperability Tactical-Level Operations In Semi-Urban Environment Under United Nations Mandate Focus Areas Physical Fitness Tactical Level Drills Integrated Surveillance Grids Previous Edition Location Camp Imazu, Shiga, Japan When Starting Date February 25, 2024 Previous Editions First Edition Location Vairengte, Mizoram, India Counter-Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School Why Need for Interoperability Shared Security Concerns What Exercise Components Joint Planning Tactical Drills Variety of Missions Areas of Focus Counter-Terrorism Urban and Jungle Scenarios Where Mahajan Field Firing Range Rajasthan, India Who Participating Countries India Japan Indian Army Japan Self Defense Forces Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Japan Air Self-Defense Force Significance Strategic Partners Enhanced Bilateral Exercises How Joint Military Exercises Sharing Best Practices Conducting Joint Operations Previous Cooperation Naval Exercises Japan-India Maritime Exercise Veer Guardian Other Engagements Malabar Naval Exercise Frequent Port Calls Facility in Djibouti Significance Strengthened Defense Ties Common Interests Free and Open Indo-Pacific Enhanced Regional Security Diverse Training Environments Challenges Regional Tensions North Korea South Korea China Global Security Concerns Terrorism Maritime Security Way Forward Future Engagements 2+2 Talks Annual Summit Meetings Defense Industry Cooperation Defense Exports Alternate Weapon Sources Regional Stability Northeast India Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Exercise Dharma Guardian 2024 is a joint military exercise between India and Japan, held at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. Starting on February 25, 2024, this 14-day event aims to deepen bilateral military cooperation and enhance interoperability, focusing on tactical-level operations in semi-urban environments under the United Nations mandate. The exercise includes joint planning, tactical drills, and various missions emphasizing physical fitness, counter-terrorism, urban and jungle scenarios. Both countries, strategic partners, aim to strengthen defense ties and ensure regional security, reflecting their common interest in a free and open Indo-Pacific. The exercises also address global security concerns like terrorism and maritime security. Future engagements include 2+2 talks, annual summit meetings, and collaborations in the defense industry, particularly in defense exports and weapon sourcing.

Language Atlas of India
/ Languages of India
Language Atlas of India mind map Recent News UNESCO Report On Tribal And Indigenous Languages Launched By UNESCO New Delhi Collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts Commemorates International Mother Language Day 2022 Focus Identification Documentation of Lesser Known Languages Significance Preserves Unique Cultural Histories Enhances Local Perspectives When First Edition Based on 1991 Census Published in 2004 Subsequent Editions Follow 2001 And 2011 Censuses Why Purpose Document Linguistic Diversity Geographical Distribution of Languages Need Rationalize Mother Tongue Data From Census Preserve Cultural Heritage What Language Division Kolkata Established 1961 Attached to Office of Registrar General Census Commissioner, India Responsibilities Identification Tabulation of Census Language Data Linguistic Survey of India Based on Grierson's Classification 179 Languages 544 Dialects State-Specific Surveys Publication of State Volumes Language Atlas Features 74 Maps Six Sections General Family-wise Languages Scheduled Languages Non-Scheduled Languages Bilingualism and Trilingualism Mother Tongues and Scheduled Tribes Census Data Usage Defines Mother Tongue Categorizes Language Families Records Bilingualism Rates Scheduled Languages 22 Languages As per Eighth Schedule of Constitution Where India Diverse Linguistic Landscape Various States and Union Territories Who Office of Registrar General And Census Commissioner, India Produces Atlas Sir George Abraham Grierson Irish Linguist Conducted Pre-Independence Survey How Data Collection From Census Returns Surveys and Questionnaires Publication State-Specific Volumes Comparative Lexicons Significance Enhances Understanding Of India's Linguistic Diversity Preserves Languages For Future Generations Empowers Communities Through Language Documentation Challenges Language Loss Community Identity Erosion Documentation Challenges Of Lesser Known Languages Way Forward Continuous Update With Future Census Data Expanded Research On Endangered Languages Increased Public Awareness Of Linguistic Heritage

The Language Atlas of India is a comprehensive resource that maps the linguistic diversity of India based on census data. It was first published in 2004 using 1991 census data, with subsequent editions following later censuses. The atlas, produced by the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India, documents languages and dialects across India, categorizing them into various language families and recording rates of bilingualism. Recent efforts, like the UNESCO report on tribal and indigenous languages, emphasize the significance of documenting and preserving linguistic diversity. The atlas serves as a vital tool for understanding India’s rich linguistic heritage, highlighting the importance of language in cultural identity and community empowerment.

Sudarshan Setu
/ Road
Sudarshan Setu mind map When Inaugurated on February 25, 2024 Where Connects Okha to Beyt Dwarka In Gulf of Kutch, Gujarat What India's Longest Cable-Stayed Bridge Length 2,320 meters Why Enhance Infrastructure Improve Connectivity in Gujarat Who Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi Authorised by Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari Beneficiaries Local Population Pilgrims visiting temples How Initiated on October 7, 2017 Completed After Years Of Planning and Construction Significance Supports Local Population Aids Pilgrims Showcases India's Technical Excellence Advanced Infrastructure Related Development Projects Totaling Rs. 4253 Crore In Devbhumi Dwarka Jamnagar Porbandar Districts Includes Transport Projects Energy Initiatives Urban Infrastructure Improvement Major Projects Electrification of Railway Lines Rajkot – Okha Rajkot – Jetalsar – Somnath Offshore Pipes at Vadinar Renewable Energy Projects Waste Land Solar PV Project Sewage Treatment Facility Regional Research Centre

The Sudarshan Setu, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 25, 2024, is India’s longest cable-stayed bridge, connecting Okha and Beyt Dwarka in Gujarat. Spanning 2,320 meters, it significantly enhances the region’s infrastructure and connectivity. Initiated in 2017 and part of a broader development project in Gujarat, it supports the local population and temple pilgrims. Accompanying projects focus on transport, energy, and urban infrastructure improvements, including railway electrification and renewable energy initiatives.

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