TNPSC Thervupettagam

Nutrition Survey Report

July 8 , 2025 15 hrs 0 min 63 0
  • The Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2022-23 and 2023-24 collected food intake data across India.
  • The report shows the average calorie, protein, and fat intake per person and per consumer unit in rural and urban areas.
  • Rural India’s average daily calorie intake was 2233 Kcal in 2022-23 and 2212 Kcal in 2023-24.
  • Urban India’s average daily calorie intake was 2250 Kcal in 2022-23 and 2240 Kcal in 2023-24.
  • Calorie intake increased for the lowest five groups in rural areas and the lowest six groups in urban areas from 2022-23 to 2023-24.
  • There are big differences in calorie intake among major states in both years.
  • With higher Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure (MPCE), calorie intake also rises in rural and urban India.
  • The National Statistics Office (NSO) released this report to help policymakers and researchers understand nutrition better.

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