​Chapter 11: Social Sector - Extending reach and driving empowerment

  • The social services expenditure of the government (combined for Centre and States) increased at a compound annual growth rate of 15 per cent from FY21 to FY 25.
  • Gini coefficient, a measure of inequality in consumption expenditure, is declining. For rural areas it declined to 0.237 in 2023-24 from 0.266 in 2022-23, and for urban areas, it fell to 0.284 in 2023-24 from 0.314 in 2022-23.
  • Various fiscal policies of the government are aiding in reshaping the income distribution.
  • Government health expenditure increases from 29.0 per cent to 48.0 per cent; share of out-of-pocket expenditure in total health expenditure ....
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