Consumer price inflation for agricultural and rural labourers declined in September
20 Oct 2011
Consumer price inflation for agricultural and rural labourers in the country, based on consumer price index for agricultural and rural labourers showed a decline at 9.43 per cent and 9.25 per cent in September 2011 from 9.52 per cent and 9.71 per cent, respectively, in the previous month.
Inflation based on food price index of for both the groups were 6.48 per cent and 6.65 per cent, respectively, in September 2011.
The all-India consumer price index numbers for agricultural labourers and rural labourers (base: 1986-87=100) increased by 5 points and 4 points, respectively to 615 points for agricultural labourers and 614 points for rural labourers.
The rise in index varied from state to state. In the case of agricultural labourers, the index recorded an increase between 1 and 11 points in 18 states and a decrease between 1 and 3 points in two states.
Haryana with 685 points topped the index table whereas Himachal Pradesh with the index level of 503 points stood at the bottom.
In the case of rural labourers, the index recorded an increase between 1 and 12 points in 18 states and a decrease between 1 and 3 points in two states. Haryana with 679 points topped the index table whereas Himachal Pradesh with the index level of 526 points stood at the bottom.
The consumer price index numbers for agricultural labourers in Karnataka registered the maximum increase of 11 points, mainly due to increase in the prices of jowar, gram dal, onion, chillies dry, gur, firewood and medical expenses.
Consumer price index numbers for rural labourers in Rajasthan registered the maximum increase of 12 points, mainly due to increase in the prices of wheat atta, gram dal, basen, milk, chillies dry, vegetables and fruits, firewood, leather shoes and bus fare.
On the other hand, consumer price index numbers for agricultural and rural labourers in respect of Kerala recorded the highest decrease of 3 points each, mainly due to decrease in the prices of rice, coconut oil, turmeric and fish.
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