The consumption of fruits and vegetables, milk, eggs and fish etc. has increased both in rural and urban households

As per the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (various rounds) carried out by National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), between 2004-05 and 2011-12 while the per capita consumption of cereals and pulses and pulse products have declined in both rural and urban households, the consumption of fruits and vegetables, milk, eggs and fish etc. has increased both in rural and urban households.

Consumption of specific items of foodgrains, varies from place to place and within different sections of people depending upon the preferences of the consumers, their cultural values, income levels etc.

In addition, the Government also provides subsidized foodgrains under Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) which aims at enhancing the food security for the poor.

The per capita net availability of foodgrains since 2007 is given below:

Year Per capita availability of foodgrains*2007 442.82008 4362009 4442010 437.12011 453.6*As on 31st December of each year. (Grams per day)

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